References

SYMPTOMS

Identifying patterns in behaviors of students is crucial.

SOMATIC: headache, stomach ache, nausea, sleeping problems.

PSYCHOLOGICAL: depression, isolation, anxiety.

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WAYS TO HELP

After you identify victims of cyberbullying, implementation and incorporation of these suggestions can help with healing.

Bullying prevention programs: provide education, assertiveness training and counseling

Confidential reporting system: complaint/reporting process easily accessible and private

Peer mentoring: social support system

Parent-educator training: warning signs, de-escalating anger, mediation, anti-bullying home environment

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Hurtful words can spread faster than ebola.

"It only takes 65 days for ebola to spread to 100 people... It takes words less to travel around the school."

-Madisyn Elise

TIME TO ACT

Suggestions for involvement

Evaluate those personally affected by cyberbullying (low self-esteem, anger, anxiety)

Take account of environmental factors (socioeconomic status, gender, age)

Teach all interest groups (nurses, students, teachers, school officials, community leaders, clergy, local healthcare providers)

Promote safe cyber use (technology responsibility, safe and reliable reporting)

Confidence building (encourage and develop awareness)

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"Involvement of parents, schools and society as a whole is imperative to prevent the negative outcomes related to cyberbullying."

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4. Carter, J. M., & Wilson, F. L. (2015). Cyberbullying: A 21st Century Health Care Phenomenon. Pediatric Nursing, 41(3), 115-125.

7. Jordan, K & Austin, J. (2012). A Review of the Literature on Bullying in U.S. Schools and How a Parent-Educator Partnership Can Be an Effective Way to Handle Bullying. Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment & Trauma. 21, 440-458. doi: 10.1080/10926771.2012.675420