Cyberbullying and Suicide among Youth– Guide

Written By Samantha Bailen

Prevalence of Bullying and Cyberbullying among Teens

Despite widespread interventions on the global, national, and regional scales, bullying and cyberbullying remain consistent public health crises in the United States. Some of the most recent data indicates: 

  • Over 90% of teens in the US believe cyber harassment is a problem.

  • Over 15% of young cyberbullying victims would prefer to keep the issue a secret.

  • Students are almost twice as likely to attempt suicide if they have been cyberbullied.

  • Around 80% of teens say that others cyberbully because they think it is funny.

  • Approximately 37% of bullying victims develop social anxiety.

  • Over59% of US teenagers have experienced bullying or harassment online.

  • Over 14% of children between the ages of 9 and 12 have been cyberbullied.

  • Over 66% of tweens tried to help the victim of cyberbullying.

Learn more about Bullying and Mental Health Resources and ways to keep your child safe, visit https://drugrehabus.org/cyberbullying-addiction-and-suicide-among-youth/

Samantha Bailen
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