Implications of cyberbullying on a mental health.

 Effects on mental health

Cyberbullying is when someone intentionally tries to harm another person with increasing aggression by expressing mean and hurtful things via electronic devices. Such actions may snowball quickly on the internet and “go viral,” further compounding psychological stress felt by the person targeted by the bullying.

People who are targets of cyberbullies can be adversely affected physically and mentally. But many people who experience cyberbullying may keep quiet out of embarrassment, fear or shame.

Cyberbullying in adults and children may lead to or increase the chances of:

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