{"id":3033,"date":"2024-10-06T16:10:35","date_gmt":"2024-10-06T20:10:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lotuspsychgroup.com\/?p=3033"},"modified":"2024-10-06T16:10:52","modified_gmt":"2024-10-06T20:10:52","slug":"bullying-mental-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lotuspsychgroup.com\/stagingnew\/bullying-mental-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Bullying &amp; Mental Health"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"3033\" class=\"elementor elementor-3033\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e7a036c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e7a036c\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6291307\" data-id=\"6291307\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cf82bc7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cf82bc7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Being treated unkindly or cruelly by peers, coworkers, or even loved ones can take a toll. Bullying has a range of adverse effects, and the greatest impact is often on mental health and emotional wellbeing. In this blog, we\u2019ll discuss the way that bullying can negatively impact an individual\u2019s ability to lead a life that feels safe, stable, and satisfying. More importantly, we\u2019ll go over some of the many benefits of therapy to mitigate potentially negative effects of bullying.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca22a72 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ca22a72\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What \u201cCounts\u201d as Bullying?<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34c0a06 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"34c0a06\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Bullying occurs when a person has power over another or shows aggression toward the other person. Power comes in many forms. The source of power or perceived superiority may be strength, popularity, information, money, or status. Bullies use their status to control or manipulate the other person and strip more of their power. Bullying takes many forms, including:<\/p><ul><li>Physical bullying \u2013 causing injury or using greater strength to control or inflict pain on someone.<\/li><li>Verbal bullying \u2013 threating, teasing, or using offensive language intentionally to upset someone.<\/li><li>Social bullying \u2013 spreading rumors, icing someone out of a group, and using other tactics to make a person feel isolated or cast out.<\/li><li>Cyberbullying \u2013 using computers, social media, and other digital resources to bully someone.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ffea300 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ffea300\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Warning Signs Someone Is Being Bullied<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-927ab0b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"927ab0b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Bullying can be very difficult to pinpoint. Unless you know the warning signs, bullying often goes unnoticed. Some of the common warning signs of bullying include:<\/p><ul><li>Mood swings that may result in fits of crying or anger that don\u2019t seem to be related to the situation.<\/li><li>Lost interest in favorite activities.<\/li><li>\u00a0Feeling guilty, worthless, or generally having low self-worth and blaming themselves for things that are outside of their control.<\/li><li>Isolating themselves from family and friends.<\/li><li>Showing signs of depression, including expressing feelings of hopelessness or worthlessness.<\/li><li>Fearing school or other activities or asking frequently to skip school or leave activities or events early.<\/li><li>Difficulty concentrating that may have a negative effect on academic<br \/>performance.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64b27a1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"64b27a1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Increased Risk for Depression<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-906880c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"906880c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Expressing low mood, helplessness, hopelessness, or feelings of isolation are all common for people who are being bullied. Depression can also cause suicidal ideation or desires to self-harm, changes in appetite, and sleep disturbances. Bullies often tell people they aren\u2019t good enough, repeatedly point out flaws, and generally treat those they bully like they\u2019re unworthy, and over time, the individual develops depression as their feelings of worthlessness and hopelessness don\u2019t seem to alleviate.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d7a3c84 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d7a3c84\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Higher Anxiety Levels<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f3983d6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f3983d6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Fear related to bullying can turn into anxiety. Dealing with anxiety can cause an individual to avoid specific people and situations as well as struggle to feel safe and secure in relationships. Higher levels of anxiety are also linked to health conditions like high blood pressure.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ecd5fd9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ecd5fd9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Academic Difficulty<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b7e4e55 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b7e4e55\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Being bullied at school is closely linked to negative changes in academic performance. Whether the bully is in the classroom or stress and anxiety are overwhelming them as they try to concentrate on tasks, bullying can take a toll on a person\u2019s ability to perform at their best academically. They may also avoid school-related activities or start performing poorly at these extracurriculars as well.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5cdd440 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5cdd440\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Feelings of Isolation<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc79924 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cc79924\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Feeling isolated and alone is common for people who are being bullied. Others intentionally isolate themselves because the bullying makes them feel like they aren\u2019t valuable or worthy of friendship and attention from others. This can lead to withdrawing from school, work, loved ones, or other activities. Others isolate from fear that more people will treat them poorly.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-559a538 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"559a538\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Struggles with Low Self-Esteem<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a219447 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a219447\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Many people begin to believe what their bullies tell them, or their poor treatment from the bully leaves them feeling less worthy. Repeated poor treatment or being told you are not good enough can have long-term adverse effects on self-esteem. Struggles with poor self-esteem and low self-worth make it more difficult for people who have been bullied to be successful or feel satisfied in all areas of their lives.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5344454 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5344454\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How To Protect Against Bullying<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e043b02 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e043b02\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you notice any of the warning signs of bullying in a child, loved one, or friend, it\u2019s important to do what you can to help. Most importantly, ensure the safety of the child who is being bullied. Try not to be emotional or get angry. These responses can send the person being bullied into defensive mode and can trigger a bully to become more aggressive or switch their aggression onto you. Sit the bully and the person being bullied down (with adults present if they are children or a mediator for adults) to discuss the facts of what has taken place and why that behavior is considered bullying and isn\u2019t acceptable. Whenever possible, work to ensure the person being bullied is not left alone with their bully. They should also be discouraged from reacting violently toward their bullies.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa388e3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"aa388e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Talk to a Professional<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60e2605 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"60e2605\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Stress, fear, poor self-esteem, and other effects of bullying can cause numerous mental health concerns. You don\u2019t have to fight through the effects of bullying on your own. A therapist offers support and guides you to develop skills and strategies to cope with and process the effects of bullying. You can get started working with us at Lotus Psychology Group by calling <a href=\"tel:248-957-8973\">(248) 957-8973<\/a>, emailing <a href=\"mailto:info@lotuspsychgroup.com\">info@lotuspsychgroup.com<\/a>, or filling out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lotuspsychgroup.com\/our-office\/\">online contact form<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Being treated unkindly or cruelly by peers, coworkers, or even loved ones can take a toll. Bullying has a range of adverse effects, and the greatest impact is often on mental health and emotional wellbeing. 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