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Bullying can involve hitting, pushing, shoving, name-calling or mocking. It can involve making sure you get into trouble, stealing your things, your friends or isolating you.

What can I do?

• If you are being bullied the most important thing to do is talk to someone about it, even if it feels hard.
• If it feels too difficult to tell someone face-to-face, then perhaps you could write it down.
• Make sure you keep to public areas at break and lunchtime – bullies are far more likely to pick on you if you are isolated.
• Bullies will pick on something you feel vulnerable about. Try to show them you’re not bothered and they are more likely to stop.
• Team up with other people who are being bullied – there is strength in numbers.

Why do they do it?

Remember, it’s not you with the problem – bullies bully because they are fundamentally insecure. It’s their problem and their weakness. Tell somebody about it to stop the bullying.

If you have a question or you are unsure about anything then ask a Talksafe Counsellor or Peer Mentor.

Links

Bullying UK: Advice

NHS: Bullying facts

NHS: Bullying help

Last review: 03/06/11 - Next review: 03/06/13