www.cpanb-apcnb.ca Crime Prevention Association of NB Inc 3 What are the effects of bullying ? Bullying makes people upset. It can make them feel lonely, unhappy and frightened. It can make them feel unsafe and think there must be something wrong with them. Young people can lose confidence and may not want to go to school anymore. It may even make them sick. Some people think bullying is just part of growing up and a way for young people to learn to stick up for themselves. But bullying can have long-term physical and psychological consequences. Some of these include: •Withdrawal from family and school activities, wanting to be left alone. •Shyness •Stomachaches •Headaches •Panic Attacks •Not being able to sleep •Sleeping too much •Being exhausted •Nightmares If bullying isn’t stopped, it also hurts the bystanders, as well as the person who bullies others. Bystanders are afraid they could be the next victim. Even if they feel badly for the person being bullied, they avoid getting involved in order to protect themselves or because they aren’t sure what to do. Young people who learn they can get away with violence and aggression continue to do so in adulthood. They have a higher chance of getting involved in dating aggression, sexual harassment and criminal behaviour later in life. Bullying can have an effect on learning Stress and anxiety caused by bullying and harassment can make it more difficult for young people to learn. It can cause difficulty in concentration and decrease their ability to focus, which affects their ability to remember What is Bullying? Continued continued...
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