Effects of Bullying on the Psyche, the Body

At some point in their life, many people have been the victim of a bully. Even adults can experience the feelings of anger and hopelessness associated with being bullied. Most people know that bullying can predispose the victim to anxiety and depression. It seems that bullying can also cause stress on the body that is linked to accelerated aging. For more details on the effects of being bullied, follow the link below.

Forbes.com – Bully Psychology – Where Evolution And Morality Collide – Forbes

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Bullied people have greater risk of anxiety, depression, and suicide. And very new evidence suggests that bullying, like other childhood traumas, can lead to premature aging at the level of the cell.