Smart phone use and access to internet is both a bane and a boon for children. It can help them learn but it can also impact their mental health.
According to a new study, teenagers who experience cyber bullying at an early age tend to develop depression and suffer from poor sleep.
The findings, published in the journal Cyberpsychology, Behaviour and Social Networking, indicated that Internet filtering tools are ineffective.
"I am truly concerned, and as an active citizen, I would like to make sure that our boys and girls are protected both online and offline."
Have we become slaves of social media and the internet?
Squadbox, a new crowdsourcing tool enables people who have been the targets of harassment to coordinate "squads" of friends to filter messages and support them during attacks.
The first step for parents would be to listen to their child without judgement.
Our expert Tanvi Sardesai explains about cyberbullying and tips to deal with it.
Body shaming, slut shaming, fat shaming...if you are doing any of this, find out why you need to STOP!
This app is definitely addictive and could ruin your child's mental peace too.
Click to know everything from how the game works to why kids take up such challenges.
According to researchers from Brown University,young adults who face negative experiences on Facebook like bullying are at significantly higher risk of developing depression.
A new study finds that as compared to men, women are far more prone to mental illnesses after being bullied in school.
Cyberbullying is more likely to occur between current or former friends as well as dating partners than between teenagers who have never been friends or in a romantic relationship, according to a study.
If you thought that only the victims of cyber-bullying are prone to suffer from depression and anxiety, think again. Psychologists have warned that the bullies themselves could be covertly depressed and anxious.
Children who are bullied, grow up to become aggressive teenagers.
If you find that you just can't 'unfriend' your well connected friend on Facebook because he may make your real life hell, your are probably right
Nearly all parents surveyed (92 percent) worry about their children's safety online, particularly how their actions will have repercussions on the family.
How to help your kids deal with cyber bullying trauma
Cyber bullying in children increases as they grow up
Should you be worried about your child being bullied online?
Cyber bullying puts teens at risk of depression, substance abuse
Bullied children likelier to commit suicide
Smart phone use and access to internet is both a bane and a boon for children. It can help them learn but it can also impact their mental health.
According to a new study, teenagers who experience cyber bullying at an early age tend to develop depression and suffer from poor sleep.
The findings, published in the journal Cyberpsychology, Behaviour and Social Networking, indicated that Internet filtering tools are ineffective.
"I am truly concerned, and as an active citizen, I would like to make sure that our boys and girls are protected both online and offline."
Have we become slaves of social media and the internet?
Squadbox, a new crowdsourcing tool enables people who have been the targets of harassment to coordinate "squads" of friends to filter messages and support them during attacks.
The first step for parents would be to listen to their child without judgement.
Our expert Tanvi Sardesai explains about cyberbullying and tips to deal with it.
Body shaming, slut shaming, fat shaming...if you are doing any of this, find out why you need to STOP!
This app is definitely addictive and could ruin your child's mental peace too.
Click to know everything from how the game works to why kids take up such challenges.
According to researchers from Brown University,young adults who face negative experiences on Facebook like bullying are at significantly higher risk of developing depression.
A new study finds that as compared to men, women are far more prone to mental illnesses after being bullied in school.
Cyberbullying is more likely to occur between current or former friends as well as dating partners than between teenagers who have never been friends or in a romantic relationship, according to a study.
If you thought that only the victims of cyber-bullying are prone to suffer from depression and anxiety, think again. Psychologists have warned that the bullies themselves could be covertly depressed and anxious.
Children who are bullied, grow up to become aggressive teenagers.
If you find that you just can't 'unfriend' your well connected friend on Facebook because he may make your real life hell, your are probably right
Nearly all parents surveyed (92 percent) worry about their children's safety online, particularly how their actions will have repercussions on the family.
How to help your kids deal with cyber bullying trauma
Cyber bullying in children increases as they grow up
Should you be worried about your child being bullied online?
Cyber bullying puts teens at risk of depression, substance abuse
Bullied children likelier to commit suicide
