Special Topics/ Awareness

  • Gilmore,  Special Topics/ Awareness

    October is National Anti-Bullying Awareness Month

    Bullying is a topic that necessarily has come to the forefront of the conversations connected to child and youth mental health. Bullying is something that has existed across generations, but I think it is safe to say that this generation of kids are facing a new frontier of bullying with the existence of the internet and the creation of social media. One thing I like to remind parents is that bullying is a particular form of conflict: It is actions that are targeted and repeated over time. Often times parents or students are quick to call any conflict bullying, however, some conflict is a healthy part of growing up. Age…