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

PODCAST: The Bullying Environment

cosborne — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 16:40:46 +0000

Erin Reiney, The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)

Bullying can happen anywhere. It can happen in person, online, or behind your back. But there are some groups that are at higher risk.

Erin Reiney is the Director of Injury and Violence Prevention at the Health Resources and Service’s Administration (HRSA) Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB). She leads HRSA’s Bullying Prevention efforts, and serves as project officer for the MCHB Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) Resource Center Consortium and the Children’s Safety Network National Resource Center....

Youth with Disabilities

Podcast mp3:

the-bullying-environment.mp3

What Do Bullying and Youth Substance Use Have in Common? More Than You Might Think.

rellis — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 05:00:00 +0000

Frances M. Harding, Director, Center for Substance Abuse Prevention at SAMHSA

On the surface, bullying and youth substance use may seem like separate problems. However, from research, we know that kids who use drugs or alcohol are at risk for other problem behaviors during their teen years. Recent findings confirm previous studies that found links between bullying and substance use. In a recent article, researchers found that middle and high school students who bully their peers or are bully-victims (bully others and are also bullied) are more likely than students who aren’t involved in bullying to use alcohol, cigarettes, and marijuana.

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

Research Brief: Children with Autism at Risk for Bullying

rellis — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:00:00 +0000

Anthony Rizkalla, US Department of Education

From a very early age, we pick up on important social cues that benefit us throughout school, and even into our working lives.

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

Research Brief: Low Socioeconomic Status Contributes to Bullying Risk

rellis — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 04:00:00 +0000

Nikila Kakarla, U.S. Department of Education

At the third Federal Partners in Bullying Prevention Summit, attendees asked for ways to easily access and understand the latest research on bullying. In an effort to respond to this request, the StopBullying.gov blog will from time-to-time feature briefs of recent research reports published in some of the top-tier research journals.

PODCAST: Who is at Risk for Bullying?

rellis — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 15:48:38 +0000

Ingrid Donato, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

Bullying can happen anywhere—cities, suburbs, or rural towns. Depending on the environment, some groups—such as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgendered (LGBT) youth, youth with disabilities, and socially isolated youth—may be at an increased risk of being bullied.

Risk Factors

LGBT Youth

Podcasts

Youth with Disabilities

Podcast mp3:

who-is-at-risk-of-bullying.mp3