Research Brief: Suicide and Bullying

cosborne — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 18:32:19 +0000

Elizabeth Edgerton, Health Resources & Services Administration, and Susan Limber, Clemson University

Recent media publicity around suicides by youth who were bullied by their peers has led many to assume that bullying often leads directly to suicide. Although youth who are involved in bullying are more likely to have suicidal thoughts and attempt suicide than those who are not involved in bullying, research indicates that other risk factors play a larger role in suicidal behavior.

What do we know about suicide and its causes?

Risk Factors

Effects

Research

Resources

Suicide

Mother to Mother

rellis — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 05:00:00 +0000

Anonymous

Late one Tuesday night, I received a text from the mother of my son’s friend. She told me that we needed to talk NOW; would I call her? Two weeks earlier, my 15-year-old son had broken down in tears over the harassment he was receiving at school. What I did not know, but learned from the mother who contacted me, was that my son had come very close to attempting suicide the night before. The actions of friends may indeed have saved my son’s life. My husband and I knew “Jake” was hurting inside.

PODCAST: Bullying, Depression, and Suicide

rellis — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 05:00:00 +0000

James Wright, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

Bullying can affect everyone—those who are bullied, those who bully, and those who witness bullying. Bullying is linked to many negative outcomes including impacts on mental health, substance use, and suicide. Although kids who are bullied are at risk of suicide, bullying alone is not the cause. Many issues contribute to suicide risk, some of which include depression, substance abuse, problems at home, and trauma history. James Wright is at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration in the Suicide Prevention Branch. Mr.

Podcast mp3:

bullying-depression-and-suicide.mp3

PODCAST: The Effects of Being Bullied

rellis — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 04:00:00 +0000

Dr. Marci Hertz, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Bullying can affect everyone—those who are bullied, those who bully, and those who witness bullying. Bullying is linked to many negative outcomes including impacts on mental health, substance use, and suicide. It’s important to talk to kids to determine whether bullying—or something else—is a concern. Kids who are bullied can experience negative physical health, school, and mental health issues. Marci Hertz is at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the Prevention Practice and Translation Branch of the Division of Violence Prevention.

Podcast mp3:

the-effects-of-being-bullied.mp3

Following the Summit, What Are You Going to Do to Prevent Bullying?

rellis — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 04:00:00 +0000

Dr. Deborah Temkin, U.S. Department of Education

Student leaders from Quantico high school, 4H, Baltimore Intersection and DC Mayors Youth Advisory Council played a big role at the Bullying Prevention Summit. A subset of these students spoke with Secretary Arne Duncan and Assistant Secretary Deb Delisle about their student led bullying prevention efforts.

When I helped close the third annual Federal Partners in Bullying Prevention Summit on Tuesday, my colleagues and I gave attendees a simple charge: what are you going to do to further bullying prevention in the next year?

Federal Partners in Bullying Prevention

Community Organizations