Battle Bullying
Solutions from Teen Health & Wellness
"Bullied to Death" on a special two-hour edition of
"20/20"
Cyber-Bullying May Be More Damaging Than
Schoolyard Bullying
Cyber-bullying victims are more likely to suffer
depression than kids targeted by other forms of
bullying, suggests a new study.
Dad Defends
Daughter With
Cerebral Palsy
Against Bullies on
School Bus
Report: 1 in 3
Teens Bullied
Online
Eight Teenagers Charged
in Internet Beating Have
Their Day on the Web
Don’t Turn a Blind Eye to Bullying?
Part 2: Parents say the son's suicide was mocked by classmates.
Teen bullies going
mobile to get their
kicks
9 teens charged
in girl’s bullying
Cyberbullying
Blamed for
Teen Suicides
Cyberbullying is Serious
"Cyberbullying is when
someone repeatedly
harasses, mistreats, or
makes fun of another
person online or while
using cell phones or other
electronic devices."
As many as 43% of kids will
experience bullying on the
Internet or over mobile
devices.
1 out of 4
kids is bullied or abused
by another youth.
1 out of 5
admits to being a bully.
Knowledge is Power!
Let’s Stop Bullying Now!
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Recognize and identify
behaviors
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Prevent bullying
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Respond to bullying with
print and online resources
Bullying:
Myths vs. Facts
Myth: Cyberbullies are usually people who are popular, athletic, and attractive.
Fact: Cyberbullies come in all shapes and sizes. Because people who cyberbully can
hide behind the anonymity, they are often physically weak and socially awkward.
Often, they are the victims of traditional bullying who turn to cyberbullying to get
revenge.
Myth: Children rarely miss school to avoid bullying.
Fact: Educators estimate thousands of students miss school each day because they
fear being bullied or harassed by their peers, according to the publication
InternetWeek. A related study found approx., 7% of year seven high school students
stayed home at least one day a month due to bullying in in class or online.
Myth: Children and youth who are bullied will almost always tell an adult.
Fact: Adults are often unaware of bullying. Most studies found that only a small
percentage of bullied children talk to an adult about the bullying.
Prevention and Intervention Resources
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How to deal with bullies, discrimination, fighting, insults, jealousy
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Tools for creating healthy, safe, caring learning environments
Address the needs of all users in a community, regardless of gender,
ethnicity, or sexual orientation
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“This resource will save teens lives.”
—Laura Cleveland, Youth Services Librarian, Fayetteville Public Library
Suggested topics to discuss with
teens:
• Bullying
• Date rape
• Depression
• Discrimination
• Drinking
• Drugs
• Eating disorders
• Gay bashing
• Suicide
Teen Health & Wellness
•Supports a diverse teenage population providing tools to address
bullying and cyberbullying, suicide, school violence, discrimination,
cyber ethics, cyber citizenship, and more.
• Provides teenagers with nonjudgmental, straightforward information
and support on topics including diseases, drugs, alcohol, nutrition,
mental health, suicide, bullying, green living, financial literacy, and
more
• Available 24/7 to your library patrons ONLINE
• Instant translation into over 50 languages, site optimized for
smartphones, videos throughout, customizable hotlines; and social
bookmarking. HOTLINES have been adapted to Penrith services
Personal Stories
Teens relate to others who are dealing with the same issues.
Hotlines for Nepean region
Customized hotlines with your local resources
Dr. Jan’s Corner
Dr. Jan's Corner provides answers to real questions from middle and high school students,
like:
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Why do some people act nice only when they want something and then mean when they don't?
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What do you do when someone wants to fight you?
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How do I get a bully to stop when he is living with me?
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Have you ever been that one kid in your grade that is always different, that never seems to
fit in with the grade or the school?
Have you just been so different that you want to be yourself but are so driven down by
what people think of you?
About Dr. Jan
Hittelman, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist with over twenty years of experience
working with adults, children, adolescents, and families in a variety of settings. In addition
to clinical practices in California, Colorado, and New York, he has specialized in program
development in partnership with school systems, psychiatric hospitals, correctional
facilities and the courts, outpatient settings, residential treatment facilities, and private
non-profit organizations. He is the founder of Compass House, a non-profit counseling
collaborative for teens and their families. Dr. Hittelman is also the author of a monthly
newspaper column entitled "Surviving the Teenage Years."
Who can use Teen Health & Wellness?
• Teenage Library patrons
• Librarians
• Library administrators
• Guidance Counselors
• Healthcare professionals
• Intervention specialist
• Safety officers
• Parents and caregivers
Personal Story Project &
“It’s Your Cause” Video
Challenge
• Exciting ways for
students to interact with
the database
• Invites students to
contribute
• Stories and videos
about overcoming
challenges or passionate
causes
• Published into the
database
Start the battle against bullying NOW!
Teen Health & Wellness can serve as life "assurance" for your school and
community. As always, let us know how we can support you in our shared
mission to make a difference in teen lives.
The Librarian/Educator Resources page
offers an extensive array of resources to help
librarians and educators most effectively use
their database subscription, including:
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Curriculum correlations
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Lesson plans
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Online training
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Customizable promotional materials
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Web widgets, buttons, and banners
Make a difference in a teen’s life!
“I can wholeheartedly endorse Teen Health &
Wellness…The counselors love that they have a site
where they can send teenagers to privately look up
sensitive information and get answers to questions
that they are too embarrassed/shy to ask about!”
—Liz Philippi, Library Systems Administrator, Spring Branch
Independent School District, TX
“For 21st century users, content is critical but it must
be timely and student focused if we expect teens to
read it. The interactive features of Teen Health &
Wellness make the content accessible and user
friendly.”
—Dr. Darlene Bates, San Diego Unified School District, CA