1. BULLIES: Why should we care?
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2. Who are the Victims?
Already high levels of anxiety, insecurity, and low self-esteem; feel like a failure
Victims show higher depression, anxiety, and social phobia as adults (especially for the girls), which is associated with self-harm
PTSD – from trauma associated with victimization
More likely to react by crying or withdrawing when “attacked”
More likely to “explode” some day in future violence
More frequently come from families with maladaptive parenting, parental conflict, domestic violence
Earlier the bullying, greater likelihood of committing self-harm and suicide in later teen years, even when accounting for home environment
Bullying exacerbates impact of adverse family environments

3. Who are the Bullies Hyperactivity is common
Frequently have HIGHER self-esteem
Higher family teasing about appearance
More destructive strategies to deal with problems (getting angry and aggressive when upset)
Personalize negative statements to self more often
Poorer school performance
Higher use of drugs and alcohol
Higher likelihood of gang involvement: criminal activity
Fewer close friends: higher loneliness which leads to anger, rejection

4. Who are the “BULLY/VICTIMS”
Provocative victims have ADHD and conduct problems
More closely resemble the bullies
More frequently acting out of anger or revenge, not to gain power or respect
Lonely!