Those who are bullied may experience:

• Depression and anxiety, increased feelings of sadness and loneliness, changes in sleep and eating patterns, and loss of interest in activities they used to enjoy.

• They are more likely to miss, skip, or drop out of school.

Those who bully others may be more prone to:

• Abuse alcohol and other drugs.

• Getting into fights, vandalizing property, and dropping out of school.

• Have criminal convictions and traffic citations.

• Be abusive toward their romantic partners, spouses, or children as adults.

Bystanders who fail to engage:

• Have increased use of tobacco, alcohol, or other drugs

• Have increased mental health problems, including depression and anxiety.

• Miss or skip school.

A bystander is a person who sees bullying happening to someone else.

It can feel uncomfortable witnessing it, and maybe you don’t know how to prevent it.

Many bystanders are worried that they will be the next target of bullying if they speak out against it.