News Feature Channel: Bullying

CDC Reports on Teen Screen Time and Bullying Incidents: Johns Hopkins Experts Available

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 07:30:32 EST

Discrimination Leads to Changes in the Gut Microbiome

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 10:00:00 EST

In a new study, UCLA Health researchers have found that people who experienced discrimination had pro-inflammatory bacteria and gene activity in their gut microbiome that was different from those who did not experience discrimination.

Critical Steps and More Research Needed to Support Physicians' Mental Health, Experts Say

Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 17:05:43 EST

A review of what's known about the crisis in physician well-being, and what can be done to address it, also suggests a need for action by health systems, and more research.

'Alarming Rise' in Suicidality Among Black Youth in Chicago's South Side

Case Western Reserve University — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 07:00:00 EST

Traditionally, Black Americans have faced a significantly lower risk of suicide compared to their white counterparts. But increasing factors like bullying, community violence, and "neglectful" parenting are contributing to a broader trend of mental health crises among youth in disadvantaged communities, according to a new study led by Case Western Reserve University.

Would banning cell phones at schools help address students' mental health? Child psychologist weighs in

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 18:05:47 EST

Expert Available: Thousands of anti-racism protesters counter far-right rallies in the U.K. this week

George Washington University — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 12:00:26 EST

Thousands of anti-racism protesters turned out across the United Kingdom this week to counterprotest a number of far-right rallies that were planned to target immigration centers ...

Increasing Trends Found in Suicidality and Bullying Across Race and Sexual Identity

Rutgers University-New Brunswick — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 10:45:17 EST

In a sample of New York City youth, a Rutgers Health researcher finds Black lesbian, gay and bisexual adolescents faced the highest rising rates of suicidal ideation, attempts and bullying

Workplace bullying in developing countries is wearing women down

University of South Australia — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 21:05:28 EST

Workplace bullying against women in Pakistan is driving emotional exhaustion and job dissatisfaction among female workers, new research reveals.

Curious by Nature: Memorializing Injustice from Reform Schools with Dr. Kaniqua Robinson

News — Fri, 12 Jul 2024 08:05:50 EST

In this episode, Dr. Robinson talked about her work on examining the abuses and discrimination in state-run reform schools, such as the Dozier School for Boys, and finding ways to honor and beautifully memorialize the victims.

Digital Self-Harm Surges Among U.S. Teens from 2016 to 2021

Florida Atlantic University — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 08:30:44 EST

Digital self-harm, where individuals anonymously post or share hurtful content about themselves online, has increased more than 88% since 2016. Between 2019 and 2021, about 9 to 12% of 13 to 17 year olds in the U.S. engaged in digital self-harm. The study also explored whether teens who experienced cyberbullying were more likely to engage in digital self-harm.

Cyberbullying and sexual harassment rampant in esports

University of South Australia — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 18:05:53 EST

It's one of the fastest growing industries globally, raking in millions for the best players and attracting a huge fanbase, but a new Australian study has revealed the dark side of professional video gaming: cyberbullying and sexual harassment.

Young African students call out racial stereotypes in TikTok first

University of South Australia — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 16:30:30 EST

Assumptions, misconceptions, and stereotypes - no one wants to be judged by how they look or where they're from. But for many Black African students, that's their reality and it's taking a serious toll on their wellbeing and sense of belonging.

Most LGBTQ+ Orthopaedic Trainees and Professionals Report Workplace Bias

Wolters Kluwer Health: Lippincott — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 10:20:17 EST

Most lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning (LGBTQ+) orthopaedic trainees and professionals openly identify their sexual orientation or gender identity to at least some colleagues, but many report experiencing bullying, discrimination, or differential treatment in their workplaces, according to research presented in Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research(r) (CORR(r)), a publication of The Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons(r). The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

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News — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 11:05:09 EST

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Study finds childhood bullying linked to distrust and mental health problems in adolescence

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 05:00:00 EST

A new study, co-led by UCLA Health and the University of Glasgow, found that young teenagers who develop a strong distrust of other people as a result of childhood bullying are substantially more likely to have significant mental health problems as they enter adulthood compared to those who do not develop interpersonal trust issues.

Lifting of federal funding ban tied to increase in gun violence research

Yale University — Thu, 08 Feb 2024 14:05:36 EST

The lifting of a two-decade drought in federal funding for firearm injury prevention research was strongly associated with an increase in both clinical trials and publications on gun violence, according to a new report published in JAMA Surgery.

Education, bullying, mental health, school gun violence top list of parental concerns for their children: poll

Vanderbilt University Medical Center — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 10:05:52 EST

The latest results from an annual poll of Tennessee parents from the Vanderbilt Center for Child Health Policy again show education and school quality is the leading concern parents have for their children for the third consecutive year.

Bullied teens' brains show chemical change associated with psychosis

University of Tokyo — Mon, 05 Feb 2024 14:05:31 EST

Researchers have found that adolescents being bullied by their peers are at greater risk of the early stages of psychotic episodes and in turn experience lower levels of a key neurotransmitter in a part of the brain involved in regulating emotions.

The case of a persistent bully: from victim to perpetrator

University of South Australia — Mon, 04 Dec 2023 18:00:00 EST

In a unique case study, UniSA researchers have explored the lived experiences of a self-identified persistent bully - a voice that is scarce in literature - to gain a deeper understanding of the factors that may contribute to this anti-social aggressive behaviour.

Bullying victims who perceive they're targeted due to social characteristics feel the effects worse, new research suggests

Taylor & Francis — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 16:05:44 EST

"Schools should do more to support children at risk of discriminatory bullying"