Cyberbullying makes young people twice as likely to self harm or attempt suicide
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By Sarah Knapton, Science Editor
Cyberbullying makes young people more than twice as likely to self-harm or attempt suicide, a major new study has shown.
The growth of social media has left many youngsters vulnerable to online bullying, which can include sending threatening, humiliating or intimidating messages or posting hurtful comments or images.
Around one third of young people claim to have been victims, but the new research suggests it can have damaging and deadly consequences.
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