Cyber-bullying is a daily occurrence for many Internet users. When constant harassment is taking place, the stresses associated with the bullying take a toll on a person's health. Ruby Villarreal has more in this Bobcat Update.
A 2014 survey about online harassment by the Pew Research Center found 26 percent of 18-to-24 year-old-women say they've been stalked online. Dr. Hilary Lambert, a counselor at Texas State, says cyber-bullying can cause a feeling of uneasiness.
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A University of Washington study found college women who reported being cyber-bullied were three times more likely to meet the clinical criteria for depression. And if the cyber-bullying was connected to unwanted sexual advances, the odds of depression doubled.When victims are in this situation, they might feel embarrassed or trapped. Dr. Lambert says having a friend to talk to can help counteract the negative feelings.
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Stand-up, ending with "For Bobcat Update, I'm Ruby Villarreal."
Bobcat Update, a student-produced newscast recapping events at Texas State University, and is available for viewing on YouTube.
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