Is Your Child
Being Bullied?
Being Bullied?
A child who's bullied often exhibits some of these warning signs, says the National Mental Health Information Center:
Becomes socially withdrawn.
Has few or no friends.
Feels sad, alone, rejected, not liked, picked on or persecuted.
Often complains of feeling sick.
Doesn't want to go to school or skips school.
Brings home damaged possessions or "loses" possessions often.
Cries easily, talks of running away or suicide.
Has changes in appetite and sleeping patterns.
Threatens violence to self and others.
Displays "victim" body language such as hung head or shoulders, avoiding eye contact.
Tries to take "protection" to school (stick, knife, etc.).
Becomes socially withdrawn.
Has few or no friends.
Feels sad, alone, rejected, not liked, picked on or persecuted.
Often complains of feeling sick.
Doesn't want to go to school or skips school.
Brings home damaged possessions or "loses" possessions often.
Cries easily, talks of running away or suicide.
Has changes in appetite and sleeping patterns.
Threatens violence to self and others.
Displays "victim" body language such as hung head or shoulders, avoiding eye contact.
Tries to take "protection" to school (stick, knife, etc.).
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