The effects of bullying on the brain

[apricotflower]

Inside the bullied brain
The alarming neuroscience of taunting

Comments

[basepair]

This wouldn't surprise me. I wish I'd learned how to stand up for myself much earlier than I did.

[shaggydogstail]

Thanks for posting this, I found it really interesting as well. I'm sure the bullying I experienced at school had a long-term effect on me and although it's obviously early days for this research, it does resonate with my personal experiences. Lots to think about here.

[jadedissola]

Bullied and harassed all throughout school, and even now at 30 while I feel I'm "over it" for lack of a better term, I do know there were some lasting effects to it. This study isn't all that surprising to me, but it is nice to have some proof that it is a serious problem.

[poehleroid]

I can say with absolute confidence that the bullying I endured has effected and contributed to my anxiety and depression.
I'm happy to see it be taken more seriously, but I feel like now it's just going to add another layer of "well if it doesn't show up on the brain scan than you weren't really bullied."

[alanahikarichan]

Ugh, this... this makes me hate people who dismiss bullying even more.

Thanks for this.