how cyber bullying effects anyone's mental peace

1. Cyber bullying 

Cyber bullying or cyberharrasement is a bullying with use of digital technologies.

IT can be through social media, messaging app or by any other social medium.

Cyber bullying mostly happens on Instagram or facebook where people put

abusive or toxic comments on other pictures which cause a serious affect on

peoples mentally and make that person emotionally and mentally sick. Nowdays

this cyberbullying becoming very common therefore if any individual suffering

from this attack he or she can register complaint on cyber crime. What makes is

more worse is that many teenager commit suicide as cyberbullying mostly

happens on teenager, By reading toxic comments they feel insecure and it make

them mentally weak .

2. How Cyber bullying occurs 

Spreading lies about or posting embarrassing photos of someone on social media

Sending hurtful, abusive or threatening messages Sending mean messages to

other on behalf on fake account

Cyberbullying or face to face bullying can often happens along side each other.

But cyberbullying leaves a digital footprint, which helps police to catch that

person

3. What are effects of cyberbullying

When bullying happens online it can be feel as you are being attacked

everywhere. The effect can last long and affect a person in many ways

Mentally: feeling upset, embarrassed even afraid or angry

Emotionally: feeling ashamed

Physically: tired, loss of sleep

The feeling of being laughed at or harassed by others, can prevent people

from speaking up or trying to deal with the problem. In extreme cases,

cyberbullying can even lead to people taking their own lives

Cyberbullying can affect peoples in many ways. But these can be

overcome

4. How can cyberbullying affect mental health

When you experience cyberbullying you might start to feel ashamed,

nervous, anxious and insecure about what people say or think about

you. This can lead to withdrawing from friends and family, negative

thoughts and self-talk, feeling guilty about things you did or did not do, or

feeling that you are being judged negatively. Feeling lonely,

overwhelmed, frequent headaches, nausea or stomachaches are also

common.

You can lose your motivation to do the things that you usually enjoy

doing and feel isolated from the people you love and trust. This can

perpetuate negative feelings and thoughts which can adversely affect

your mental health and well-being.

Skipping school is another common effect of cyberbullying and can

affect the mental health of young people who turn to substances like

alcohol and drugs or violent behavior to deal with their psychological and

physical pain. Talking to a friend, family member or school counsellor

you trust can be a first step to getting help.

5. Who should you talk to if someone is bullying
online? 

If you think you’re being bullied, the first step is to seek help from

someone you trust such as your parents, a close family member or

another trusted adult.

In your school you can reach out to a counsellor, the sports coach or

your favourite teacher – either online or in person

If the bullying is happening on a social platform, consider blocking the

bully and formally reporting their behaviour on the platform itself. Social

media companies are obligated to keep their users safe

Technology companies don’t seem to care

about online bullying and harassment. Are

they being held responsible?

Technology companies are increasingly paying attention to the issue of

online bullying. Many of them are introducing ways to address it But it is

true that more is needed. Many young people experience cyberbullying

every day. Some face extreme forms of online abuse. Some have taken

their own lives as a result.

Technology companies have a responsibility to protect their users

especially children and young people.

6. How do I prevent my personal information from
being used to manipulate or humiliate me on
social media?

Think twice before posting or sharing anything on digital platforms – it

may be online forever and could be used to harm you later. Don’t give

out personal details such as your address, telephone number or the

name of your school.

7. How can I help my friends report a case of
cyberbullying especially if they don’t want to do
it?

Anyone can become a victim of cyberbullying. If you see this happening

to someone you know, try to offer support.

It is important to listen to your friend. Why don’t they want to report being

cyberbullied? How are they feeling? Let them know that they don’t have

to formally report anything, but it’s crucial to talk to someone who might

be able to help.

Remember, your friend may be feeling fragile. Be kind to them. Help

them think through what they might say and to whom. Offer to go with

them if they decide to report. Most importantly, remind them that you’re

there for them and you want to help.