October is National Bullying Prevention Month

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. In 2014, the Centers for Disease Control and Department of Education released the first federal definition of bullying. The definition includes three core elements:

• unwanted aggressive behavior
• observed or perceived power imbalance
• repetition or high likelihood of repetition of bullying behaviors

Below, we offer resources and upcoming events that are meant to address bullying and its impacts on school mental health:

• Bullying and Its Impact on Mental Health
• Prevention and Intervention Efforts to Address Bullying and School Violence
• The Impact of Bullying on Mental Health in the Black Community - October 26
• Tips for Families, Parents, & Caregivers to Address Bullying Behaviors

For more resources around bullying prevention and intervention, visit stopbullying.gov or STOMP Out Bullying.