Cyberbullying Safety Strategies for Kids and Teens

Although traditional bullying behaviors encompass physical threats and harm, cyberbullying behaviors share many of the same instances of harm that take place. Cyberbullying is defined as the use of electronic communication to bully someone, typically by sending intimidating or threatening messages (American Psychological Association, 2022). Being a victim of cyberbullying also has long-lasting effects for kids and teens, especially when the bullying behavior takes place over a long period of time. Cyberbullying leads to anxiety and depression, and in severe cases, leads to self-harm and even suicide.