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Bullying and Cyberbullying

Bullying is when a person or group repeatedly harms someone on purpose. Cyberbullying is bullying that happens through text messages or online. Both can cause lasting harm. Learn the signs of bullying, and how to help a child who is being bullied.

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Bullying is when a person or group repeatedly harms someone on purpose. Cyberbullying is bullying that happens through text messages or online. Both can cause lasting harm. Learn the signs of bullying, and how to help a child who is being bullied.

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Bullying and Cyberbullying
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Educational Resource
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Topic Overview
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Medical Encyclopedia Index Entry — full article under review.

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