National Bullying Prevention Month with Midwest Center for Youth and Families

Rise above bullying.

• Speak with calm assertiveness.
• Walk away.
• Tell someone.

Did you know?

One of every five students reports being bullied during the school year.

Bullying hurts everyone

• Bullying is not just about the student being bullied — the behavior can impact all students in the school, including the bully
• Creates a poor school environment
• Can negatively impact school staff

Bullying can take many forms including:

• Unwanted aggressive behavior
• Observed or perceived power imbalance
• Adverse behavior that is repeated or likely to be repeated

It can be pervasive and occur:

• In person (verbal or physical or both)
• Online, through social media and texts

Statistics show:

• Victims of childhood bullying have a higher risk of developing mental health problems later in life.
• A connection between bullying and other problems, such as gang-related violence and behavioral health risks, such as substance use.
• Any involvement with bullying can significantly contribute to feelings of helplessness and hopelessness that raise the risk of suicide.

Reach out to a behavioral health specialist if you know anyone affected by bullying.