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RSU 9 Superintendent Christian Elkington expressed to the board his own personal concerns over the state of bullying and mental health, as well as the impact of social media.

RSU 9 Superintendent Christian Elkington expressed to the board his own personal concerns over the state of bullying and mental health, as well as the impact of social media.

Does teenage bullying increase suicide risk? Yes, bullying increases feelings of sadness and hopelessness as well as suicide attempts among youngsters.

The results showed different forms of bullying did have an impact on feelings of sadness or hopelessness or thoughts of suicide — but that they did not impact students equally.

It has long been known that bullying in schools is tied to feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and anxiety, as well as suicide attempts among adolescents. This presents a significant problem with dire consequences since some

Some forms of bullying are significantly correlated with feeling sad or hopeless and attempting suicide, according to a new study.

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN

Every generation has tales of bullying, but perhaps todays adults are not as familiar with what it means now for a kid to be bullied.