Bullying Prevention 12: Short-Term Effects of Bullying
SHORT TERM EFFECTS
Bullying can even change the cells in our body, and can negatively affect what happens to us as adults.
It is not a normal part of growing up.
Painful emotions (e.g., embarrassment, sadness, fear, guilt and/or anger)
Lack of confidence and self esteem
Not wanting to participate in day to day activities
Symptoms of stress (e.g., headaches, stomach aches, changes in sleep or eating)
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DISCUSSION
Break off into smaller groups and act out what the interaction might be like in different scenarios
1) A student being teased for dropping a pass in football
2) A student picked last or not picked for a team.
3) A student receiving mean messages online.
