What is bullying?

What is bullying?

Bullying is a form of “violence” towards a victim involving unwanted aggressive behaviour from another individual. Bullying can be repeated over periods of time, resulting in physical, psychological, social or educational harm. The effects of bullying have serious and lasting negative impacts on our mental health. It can cause feelings of rejection, exclusion, isolation, low self-esteem, depression, stress or anxiety. It can even develop into Severe Trauma which lasts years.  Bullying can lead to interpersonal violence, substance use, sexual violence, social withdrawal & lack of motivation to perform well.