--- title: Bullying url: 'https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/bullying' markdown: 'https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/bullying.md' date: '2026-10-15' description: "The damage of Bullying Bullying causes genuine harm that can persist long after the incidents themselves, often leading to anxiety, depression, and diminished self-worth that extends into adulthood. It's crucial that adults recognize the signs early and understand the profound psychological impact bullying has on children and young people. This collection of articles, films and podcasts helps parents and educators identify when a child is being bullied, understand what they're experiencing, and implement effective strategies to protect them, address the situation, and support their recovery and resilience." --- # Bullying ### Filter by type: - [ Video ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/bullying?type=Video) - [ Factsheet ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/bullying?type=Factsheet) - [ Guide ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/bullying?type=Guide) - [ Article ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/bullying?type=Article) - [ Podcast ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/bullying?type=Podcast) - [ Transcript ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/bullying?type=Transcript) - [ All ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/bullying) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/02.challenges/02.bullying/bullying-tips-for-parents-and-carers/bullying-001sm.jpg) ### Video: Children and Bullying: Tips for Parents and Carers [Video: Children and Bullying: Tips for Parents and Carers](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/bullying/bullying-tips-for-parents-and-carers) Sian discusses how to create an environment which makes children feel able to disclose bullying to you, and how to keep them safe. Watch now to find out… [ School Avoidance ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:School%20Avoidance) [ Bullying ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Bullying) [ Home Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Home%20Life) [ ADHD ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:ADHD) [ Environment ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Environment) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/02.challenges/02.bullying/bullying-guide/Childs-emotional-distress-from-verbal-harm.jpg) ### Guide: Bullying Guide [Guide: Bullying Guide](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/bullying/bullying-guide) A road map to help you navigate supporting a child or a pupil who is being bullied. Use this to find our most useful content. [ Bullying ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Bullying) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/03.toolkit/06.ask-dr-bettina/bullying-among-siblings/bullying-verbal-abuse.webp) ### Video: Bullying among siblings [Video: Bullying among siblings](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/ask-dr-bettina/bullying-among-siblings) My 13-year-old son is constantly undermining and picking on his 10-year-old sister. It makes her miserable at home. People keep saying it’s an older brother… [ Bullying ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Bullying) [ Home Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Home%20Life) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/02.challenges/02.bullying/how-to-support-a-child-who-is-being-bullied-tips-for-parents/Spotting-if-a-child-is-being-bullied.jpg) ### Factsheet: How to support a child who is being bullied - Tips for parents [Factsheet: How to support a child who is being bullied - Tips for parents](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/bullying/how-to-support-a-child-who-is-being-bullied-tips-for-parents) Bullying can have a big impact on a child’s mental health, and might be in the form of physical violence, humiliation, verbal abuse, or leaving someone… [ School Avoidance ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:School%20Avoidance) [ Bullying ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Bullying) [ Anxiety ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Anxiety) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/04.neurodivergence/02.autism/homeschooling-and-neurodiversity-scott-mairs-family-story/homeschooling_experiences.webp) ### Article: Homeschooling and Neurodiversity: Scott Mair’s Family Story [Article: Homeschooling and Neurodiversity: Scott Mair’s Family Story](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/neurodivergence/autism/homeschooling-and-neurodiversity-scott-mairs-family-story) Following our podcast conversation with father of seven, Scott Mair, this piece explores his family’s journey through bullying, supporting neurodivergent… [ Bullying ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Bullying) [ Autism ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Autism) [ Neurodivergence ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Neurodivergence) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/02.challenges/02.bullying/a-fathers-experience-with-school-bullying/bullied-child.webp) ### Article: A father’s experience with school bullying [Article: A father’s experience with school bullying](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/bullying/a-fathers-experience-with-school-bullying) Teacher and educationist, Alis Rocca looks at the impact of school bullying on children and young people and shares insights from our conversations with… [ Bullying ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Bullying) [ Anxiety ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Anxiety) [ School Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:School%20Life) [ EBSA ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:EBSA) [ School Avoidance ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:School%20Avoidance) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/03.toolkit/04.school-life/tips-for-teachers/bullying-at-school/some-children-dont-show-signs-of-bullying01.jpg) ### Video: Bullying at School [Video: Bullying at School](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/school-life/tips-for-teachers/bullying-at-school) This film provides practical strategies and expert guidance to help educators prevent, identify, and respond to bullying in schools. Drawing on evidence-based… [ School Avoidance ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:School%20Avoidance) [ Bullying ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Bullying) [ Anxiety ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Anxiety) [ School Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:School%20Life) [ EBSA ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:EBSA) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/02.challenges/02.bullying/verbal-abuse-why-words-can-hurt/Childs-emotional-distress-from-verbal-harm.jpg) ### Article: Verbal Abuse: Why words can hurt [Article: Verbal Abuse: Why words can hurt](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/bullying/verbal-abuse-why-words-can-hurt) Verbal abuse leaves no visible bruises but can deeply damage a child's sense of self. Learn why it's so hard to talk about, and why breaking the silence… [ Bullying ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Bullying) [ Home Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Home%20Life) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/02.challenges/02.bullying/understanding-bullying/lets-understand-bullying-together.jpg) ### Article: Understanding Bullying [Article: Understanding Bullying](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/bullying/understanding-bullying) If everyone is educated to spot and understand what bullying is and to feel clear about the different ways to get help that are available, bullying is… [ Bullying ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Bullying) [ Anxiety ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Anxiety) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/02.challenges/02.bullying/how-bullying-affects-childrens-mental-health/how-bullying-affects-children-mental-health-1.webp) ### Article: How bullying affects childrens long-term mental health [Article: How bullying affects childrens long-term mental health](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/bullying/how-bullying-affects-childrens-mental-health) It's no secret that bullying can affect mental health in children. But did you know that the effect of bullying can lead to long-term conditions such as… [ Bullying ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Bullying) [ Anxiety ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Anxiety) [ Depression ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Depression) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/02.challenges/02.bullying/signs-a-child-is-being-bullied/signs-of-school-bullying.jpg) ### Article: Signs a Child is Being Bullied [Article: Signs a Child is Being Bullied](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/bullying/signs-a-child-is-being-bullied) Recognising the signs of bullying early is crucial for protecting your child's wellbeing, or a pupil in your classroom. [ Bullying ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Bullying) [ Anxiety ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Anxiety) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/03.toolkit/04.school-life/tips-for-teachers/depressive-symptoms-tips-for-teachers/depressive-symptons-in-kids.jpg) ### Video: Depressive Symptoms: Tips for Teachers [Video: Depressive Symptoms: Tips for Teachers](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/school-life/tips-for-teachers/depressive-symptoms-tips-for-teachers) Children who have been exposed to a bereavement, parental divorce or separation, moving house and neighbourhood, family ill health, parental mental illness… [ Bullying ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Bullying) [ Anxiety ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Anxiety) [ School Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:School%20Life) [ Depression ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Depression) [ Grief ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Grief) [ Trauma ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Trauma) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/05.mental-health/06.anxiety/how-to-recognise-symptoms-of-anxiety-in-children/Anxiety.00_03_52_03.Still010.jpg) ### Video: How to recognise symptoms of anxiety in children [Video: How to recognise symptoms of anxiety in children](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/mental-health/anxiety/how-to-recognise-symptoms-of-anxiety-in-children) It is normal for young children to have worries but if these worries become intense and begin to impact their daily lives, it may be that they have an… [ Bullying ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Bullying) [ Anxiety ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Anxiety) [ School Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:School%20Life) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/05.mental-health/01.depression/depression-and-me/depression-and-me.jpg) ### Video: Depression and me [Video: Depression and me](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/mental-health/depression/depression-and-me) This short film features real-life accounts of Depression experienced by young people. Through their words, we see the importance of early intervention… [ Bullying ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Bullying) [ Anxiety ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Anxiety) [ Depression ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Depression) [ Lived Experience ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Lived%20Experience) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/02.challenges/03.online-harm/social-media-and-body-image/how-bullying-affects-children-mental-health-1.webp) ### Video: Social Media and Body Image [Video: Social Media and Body Image](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/online-harm/social-media-and-body-image) In this film, we speak with children between the ages of 7 and 13 about their online experiences, what they have seen, and what they wish they hadn’t … [ Bullying ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Bullying) [ Anxiety ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Anxiety) [ Depression ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Depression) [ Online Harm ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Online%20Harm) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/02.challenges/02.bullying/what-is-the-hidden-impact-of-verbal-abuse-on-children/how-verbal-abuse-impacts-kids.jpg) ### Podcast: What is the hidden impact of verbal abuse on children? [Podcast: What is the hidden impact of verbal abuse on children?](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/bullying/what-is-the-hidden-impact-of-verbal-abuse-on-children) This episode covers verbal abuse, childhood, mental health, effective communication as parents and educationalists, brain development awareness, coaching,… [ School Avoidance ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:School%20Avoidance) [ Bullying ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Bullying) [ Verbal Abuse ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Verbal%20Abuse) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/02.challenges/01.school-avoidance/supporting-children-struggling-with-emotionally-based-school-avoidance-ebsa/supporting-a-child-who-doesnt-want-to-go-to-school.jpg) ### Podcast: Supporting children struggling with Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA)? [Podcast: Supporting children struggling with Emotionally Based School Avoidance…](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/school-avoidance/supporting-children-struggling-with-emotionally-based-school-avoidance-ebsa) Dr Naomi Fisher explores emotionally-based school avoidance, offering psychological insights and practical strategies to help children return to school,… [ School Avoidance ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:School%20Avoidance) [ Bullying ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Bullying) [ Anxiety ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Anxiety) [ School Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:School%20Life) [ EBSA ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:EBSA) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/02.challenges/01.school-avoidance/how-can-parents-support-children-who-struggle-with-going-to-school/child-learning.jpg) ### Podcast: How can parents support children who struggle with going to school? [Podcast: How can parents support children who struggle with going to school?](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/school-avoidance/how-can-parents-support-children-who-struggle-with-going-to-school) I speak to clinical psychologist Dr Naomi Fisher on supporting children through (EBSA), and how teachers and parents can meet the developmental needs of… [ School Avoidance ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:School%20Avoidance) [ Bullying ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Bullying) [ Anxiety ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Anxiety) [ School Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:School%20Life) [ EBSA ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:EBSA) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/02.challenges/01.school-avoidance/how-can-we-support-children-through-school-avoidance/school-anxiety.jpg) ### Podcast: How can we support children through school avoidance? [Podcast: How can we support children through school avoidance?](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/school-avoidance/how-can-we-support-children-through-school-avoidance) Dr Naomi Fisher explores emotionally-based school avoidance, offering psychological insights and practical strategies to help children return to school,… [ School Avoidance ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:School%20Avoidance) [ Bullying ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Bullying) [ Anxiety ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Anxiety) [ School Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:School%20Life) [ EBSA ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:EBSA) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/05.mental-health/01.depression/can-children-be-depressed/sad-child-with-mum-in-background.jpg) ### Factsheet: Can children be depressed? [Factsheet: Can children be depressed?](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/mental-health/depression/can-children-be-depressed) What to do if you think your child or a child you are caring for is depressed. Signs and symptoms to watch out for, when to refer for extra help, and how… [ Bullying ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Bullying) [ School Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:School%20Life) [ Home Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Home%20Life) [ Depression ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Depression) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/02.challenges/03.online-harm/help-moving-towards-a-smartphone-free-childhood/smartphone-free.webp) ### Article: Moving towards a smartphone free childhood [Article: Moving towards a smartphone free childhood](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/online-harm/help-moving-towards-a-smartphone-free-childhood) This article summarises the Nip in the Bud Podcast on how to move towards a smartphone free childhood and focuses on the pressures felt by children, parents… [ Bullying ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Bullying) [ Anxiety ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Anxiety) [ Online Harm ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Online%20Harm) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/02.challenges/02.bullying/help-for-parents-dealing-with-bullying/bullying-001sm.jpg) ### Transcript: Help for parents dealing with bullying [Transcript: Help for parents dealing with bullying](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/bullying/help-for-parents-dealing-with-bullying) Bullying can have a life-long impact on children, and so it's crucial that parents and carers recognise when their child is being bullied and know how… [ School Avoidance ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:School%20Avoidance) [ Bullying ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Bullying) [ Home Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Home%20Life) [ ADHD ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:ADHD) [ Environment ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Environment) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/02.challenges/05.stigma-and-discrimination/stigma-and-discrimination/breaking-stigma-and-discrimintaion.jpg) ### Factsheet: Stigma and discrimination [Factsheet: Stigma and discrimination](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/stigma-and-discrimination/stigma-and-discrimination) Mental health-related stigma and discrimination happen when people treat someone unfairly or think less of them because the person has a mental health… [ School Avoidance ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:School%20Avoidance) [ Bullying ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Bullying) [ Anxiety ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Anxiety) [ School Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:School%20Life) [ Home Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Home%20Life) [ ADHD ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:ADHD) [ Stigma ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Stigma) --- ## Navigation - Parent: [Challenges](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges.md) - Previous: [The impact of parental alcohol addiction on children](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/environment/impact-of-parental-alcohol-addiction-on-children.md) - Next: [How to support a child who is being bullied - Tips for parents](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/bullying/how-to-support-a-child-who-is-being-bullied-tips-for-parents.md) - Children: - [A father’s experience with school bullying](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/bullying/a-fathers-experience-with-school-bullying.md) - [Bullying Guide](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/bullying/bullying-guide.md) - [Children and Bullying: Tips for Parents and Carers](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/bullying/bullying-tips-for-parents-and-carers.md) - [Help for parents dealing with bullying](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/bullying/help-for-parents-dealing-with-bullying.md) - [How bullying affects childrens long-term mental health](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/bullying/how-bullying-affects-childrens-mental-health.md) - [How to support a child who is being bullied - Tips for parents](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/bullying/how-to-support-a-child-who-is-being-bullied-tips-for-parents.md) - [Signs a Child is Being Bullied](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/bullying/signs-a-child-is-being-bullied.md) - [Understanding Bullying](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/bullying/understanding-bullying.md) - [Verbal Abuse: Why words can hurt](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/bullying/verbal-abuse-why-words-can-hurt.md) - [What is the hidden impact of verbal abuse on children?](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/bullying/what-is-the-hidden-impact-of-verbal-abuse-on-children.md)