School bullying has long-lasting effects, from the Harvard Mental Health Letter
A number of resources to prevent bullying are now available, often free of charge, to help students, parents, and administrators address this issue in schools. These prevention efforts aim at empowering victims to stand up to bullies; encouraging parents, teachers, and other bystanders to report bullying incidents; and creating a school environment that prevents or censures bullying. Many of these programs seek to instill resilience in children and adolescents and teach them techniques that will help them withstand other types of stress as they grow older.
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