Checking on Bullying at the Doctor's Office

What are the effects of bullying on children? A 2006 study showed that children who had been bullied have higher rates of both physical and mental illness, including abdominal pain, bed-wetting, poor appetite, sleeping problems, anxiety and depression. A 2007 study in Denmark showed that bullied children also have higher rates of medication use associated with treating headaches, stomachaches, nervousness and difficulty sleeping.

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