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Dealing with Bullies

Posted on August 26, 2008

Going back to school means facing many challenges both academically and oftentimes socially. Unfortunately, for many kids, a big part of these social challenges is bullying. In fact, according to the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP): Surveys indicate that as many as half of all children are bullied at some time during their school years, and at least 10% are bullied on a regular basis. Bullying can have devastating consequences, including depression, anxiety, low self-esteem and thoughts of suicide. Potential signs Here are some warning signs that your child m...

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