Bullying
Bully documents the experiences of children who endure this pervasive issue in schools across the United States.
What is bullying?
According to the advisory, this is the average amount of time youth spend on social media daily.
What is 3.5 hours?
This addictive substance, commonly found in vape products, can harm adolescent brain development.
What is nicotine?
Trauma-informed schools prioritize these three core principles to create a safe and supportive environment.
What are safety, trustworthiness, and empowerment?
This part of the adolescent brain, associated with planning and decision-making, is not fully developed until the mid-20s.
What is the prefrontal cortex?
This 12-year-old boy from Sioux City, Iowa, became one of the central figures in Bully, as his experiences highlighted the severe effects of bullying.
Who is Alex Libby?
Excessive social media use has been linked to increased rates of this condition, characterized by persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest.
What is depression?
Vape companies often target teens by offering flavors like this, making the products more appealing to younger audiences.
What are fruity or dessert flavors?
This term describes the approach educators take to recognize and respond to the signs of trauma in students.
What is trauma sensitivity?
Adolescents rely heavily on this part of the brain, known for emotional responses, leading to impulsive behavior.
What is the amygdala?
The documentary inspired this grassroots movement to end bullying and create safer school environments.
What is The Bully Project?
Social media can foster these when it helps young people find like-minded communities and emotional support.
What are feelings of connection and belonging?
Vaping increases the likelihood of adolescents transitioning to this harmful, combustible substance.
What is traditional tobacco (or cigarettes)?
Trauma-informed schools emphasize building this kind of relationship, which fosters emotional safety and resilience.
What is a supportive and nurturing relationship?
Adolescents often prioritize these over family connections, which play a critical role in identity formation.
What are peer relationships?
The Long family, featured in the documentary, shared their story after their son Tyler tragically took this action as a result of bullying.
What is suicide?
The advisory recommends that parents establish these to help protect youth from harmful social media content.
What are boundaries and usage guidelines?
The use of vapes can lead to this condition, characterized by lung damage and breathing difficulties.
What is EVALI (e-cigarette or vaping-associated lung injury)?
This practice involves training all staff, from teachers to custodians, to understand and address the impact of trauma on students.
What is professional development in trauma-informed practices?
This hormonal process triggers the onset of puberty, leading to significant physical and emotional changes.
What is the release of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)?
Bully criticizes many school administrators for responding to bullying with this ineffective phrase, suggesting equal blame between bully and victim.
What is "kids will be kids"?
Youth with these vulnerabilities are at a higher risk of negative mental health impacts from social media use.
What are pre-existing mental health conditions?
Schools and parents are encouraged to use this type of intervention to educate teens about the dangers of vaping.
What are prevention programs or awareness campaigns?
Trauma-informed schools use this framework to address students' needs at universal, targeted, and intensive levels.
What is the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)?
Adolescents are more likely to engage in risky behaviors due to this cognitive tendency, where immediate rewards outweigh long-term consequences.
What is the reward sensitivity?