Being bullied can cause PTSD in children, study finds

Chris Engel 11/5/126:00 PM

"SUFFERING IN SILENCE: Symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may cause big problems of concentration, have disruptive effects and prevent the sufferer from functioning normally in daily life....Problems caused by bullying do not necessarily cease when the abuse stops. Recent research at the Universitiy of Stavanger (UiS) and Bergen's Center for Crisis Psychology in Norway shows that victims may need long-term support...." http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-11-bullied-ptsd-children.html

US News & World Report published 12/4/12:

http://health.usnews.com/health-news/news/articles/2012/12/04/bullied-teens-may-suffer-lingering-trauma

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