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An estimated 48.6 million Americans are bullied at work, according to research carried out in a Workplace Bullying Institute survey. The survey further revealed that while 30% of workers have had direct experience of being bullied in the workplace, an additional 19% have witnessed it. With urgent deadlines and a high-pressure atmosphere, bullying at work can easily become normalized for those in the tech industry. By understanding the full scope of and impacts of workplace bullying in the tech industry, managers can effectively cultivate a productive and positive work environment. 

When thinking of the military, terms such as bullying may not be the first to come to mind. However, roughly 12% of combat soldiers reported being bullied or hazed during deployment, according to a study published online by JAMA Network Open. The research further revealed that soldiers who are bullied or hazed are more likely to experience mental health issues, such as depression and suicidal thoughts.

Many parents are already considering what they need to do to prepare their children for the new school year that is just around the corner. While what they will wear and do after school is essential, ensuring they know what to do about back-to-school bullies should be at the top of every parent’s priority list. Bullies will head back to school as well, and they will be ready to start picking on kids from day one.

Camp is synonymous with summer for many families. Millions of children will spend time in a summer camp this year. Parents may not realize that some of them will end up being bullied while they are there. It should be all fun and games, but with bullying being the issue that it is, parents have to take action. The good news is that there are things they can do to help combat the problem.

Young people who change schools are more likely to experience most types of bullying than other kids, as found in the comprehensive report, Characteristics of Bullying Victims in Schools. They are also more likely to be continuing victims across various years of study and have a higher risk of being victims of bullying at a new school if they have not previously been bullied. Those who have been at the receiving end of bullying are more likely to escape this plight if they change schools.

One could argue that raising a child can be counted among the greatest and most underestimated acts of heroism. Why? It is a courageous act whereby you are providing a lifetime of love, hope, protection and guidance for your children. But what happens when a parent suffers the loss of a child due to a preventable tragedy such as gun violence? It is then that parents really must dig deep and find their strength. The result? Heroes walking among us.

Up to 50%  of the US workforce is working from home at least part-time, but if you thought that remote work was an excellent way to field off bullying behaviors, think again! The Workplace Bullying Institute reports that over 43% of remote workers say they have been bullied, with 35% of them saying this has happened in virtual meetings and 15% reporting that the negative behaviors occurred during private virtual meetings.

There are many places you can go to find definitions for mental health: Webster’s Dictionary, National Department of Health; National Department of Mental Health to name a few. (For those of you not residing in USA I bet your national government has an agency that also defines mental health.) Please refer to these sources if you’re interested in a formal definition. I have included some in abbreviated versions at the end of this post. I want to offer you a working definition that helps define daily habits and practices.

64% of young adults report being bullied by a teacher at least once over the course of their lifetime, while 93% of high school and college students identified at least one teacher as a bully in their school. These statistics highlight a scary reality that many students face — while most teachers have good intentions in making a positive impact in their students’ lives, it’s imperative to realize that bullying can come from an adult in the classroom. 

What is meditation? How is it done? What are the benefits, and why should you (and I) do it? It’s simple. Meditation can change one’s life from the inside out. The memory of my first meditation remains with me, and it has evolved from a 5-minute meditation to an hour meditation, twice a day. Since the first time I sat up in bed to meditate, I have become more conscious of the changes inside my mind, spirit, and external physical life.

Bullying is prevalent in the United States, negatively impacting all youth involved, including those who get bullied, those who bully others, and those who witness the bullying. The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) says this problem is so common that one in five high school students report getting bullied.

I often laugh at myself when I think of fun ways I can support my children. From tea parties, to dance offs, to football drills; my children definitely test my energy, flexibility, and durability! To “support” our children is to share the metaphorical weight of their positive and negative experiences and emotions. Providing support requires us to be physically, mentally, and spiritually present throughout their highs and lows

Giftiply’s goal is dependent on creating connections between our amazing partners and our readers, customers, and those looking to join important causes. Foundational and truly life-changing, Stand for the Silent is an incredible anti-bullying organization that works with students, teachers, and parents alike to stamp out peer-to-peer cruelty. Stand for the Silent works to create positive spaces where kids and teens can learn and socialize safely.