BULLYING
What’s the difference between bullying and conflict?
Conflict is a disagreement between people; bullying is repeated, one-sided, and intended to hurt.
What’s the difference between empathy and sympathy?
Empathy = feeling with someone; Sympathy = feeling for someone.
What is depression?
A mental health condition that causes persistent sadness and loss of interest.
True or False: More than half of bullying cases are not reported to an adult
True
True or False: People with depression can “just snap out of it.”
False — depression is a real medical condition that needs support.
What are the different types of bullying?
Cyberbullying, verbal, physical, social/exclusion.
Why is empathy important when communicating?
It helps you understand others and build better relationships.
Name one symptom of depression.
Feeling helpless, hopeless, tired, changes in sleep or appetite.
What’s one sign someone might be feeling sad or down?
Tired, quiet, not interested in things, or seems withdrawn.
True or False: Only adults can have depression.
False — teens and kids can have it too.
What makes something bullying instead of just a joke?
It happens repeatedly, on purpose, and creates a power imbalance.
What’s one sign that someone is being a good listener?
Eye contact, nodding, not interrupting, asking questions.
What is stigma?
Negative beliefs or judgments
If 200 students were surveyed and 30 reported being cyberbullied what percentage experienced cyberbullying?
15%
True or False: Talking about your feelings makes you weak.
False — it shows strength and helps you heal.
Give one example of cyberbullying.
Hurtful posts, rumors online, screenshots, mean DMs.
What is this: “I feel ___ when ___ because ___. We can help by ___.”
Example of an “I Statement.”
How can someone get help for depression?
Talk to a counselor, trusted adult, or call/text a hotline
Name one app where cyberbullying can occur.
Snapchat, TikTok, Instagram, texting, etc.
True or False: Everyone feels sad sometimes — that doesn’t always mean they have depression.
True — feeling sad is normal; depression lasts longer and affects daily life.
What does “record and report” mean?
Safely record proof if needed and tell a trusted adult or platform.
What’s one way to show empathy online?
Supportive comments, no cyberbullying, check on friends, avoid gossip.
About what percent of teens have felt persistent sadness or hopelessness?
Around 40% (based on national data).
What could you say if you see someone being made fun of?
“That’s not cool,” or “Stop, that’s not okay.”
True or False: True or False: Cyberbullying affects fewer teens than in-person bullying.
False — it’s becoming equally common.