Healthdirect Australia is not responsible for the content and advertising on the external website you are now entering.
Bullying and harassment
Bullying can take many forms and can affect people in many different ways. Bullying occurs when someone is repeatedly tormented by another person or group using words or actions to make them feel weak or helpless.
Types of bullying and harassment include:
- physical: including hitting, poking, tripping and pushing
- verbal: such as name calling, insults and abuse
- cyberbullying: using technology or social media
- workplace bullying: such as when a worker repeatedly behaves unreasonably in the workplace
- sexual harassment: for example, unwanted sexual advances or behaviour towards an individual.
If you think that you, or someone close to you, could be having to deal with bullying and harassment, find out more below about the of types of bullying, the effects and what to do.
Bullying
Bullying occurs in many ways which all cause distress and pain to the person being bullied. Learn where to get advice and support here.
Cyberbullying
Cyberbullies work together or alone and attack their victim via electronic means, such as email or social media. Learn how to deal with cyberbullying.
Workplace bullying
Workplace bullying can be physical or mental and the behaviour directed against the victim can also be threatening or demeaning.
Sexual harassment
Sexual harassment can impact mental health, lower self-esteem and cause fear, depression and stress. It's common in the workplace - and illegal.
Need more information?
These trusted information partners have more on this topic.
Top results
Workplace Bullying, Harassment | How to Deal | ReachOut Australia
Your workplace should be a safe and professional environment, but when it's not, it can be hard to know what steps you can take to protect yourself.
Read more on ReachOut.com website
Kids' Health - Topics - Teasing others and how to stop
Sometimes teasing is so bad that it is called bullying -when someone is being made to feel very unhappy because of nasty teasing.
Read more on Women's and Children's Health Network website
Teen Health - Health Topics - Bullying (harassment)
Bullyingharms both the person being bullied and the person doing the bullying. Young people who are bullied can become anxious and depressed; some young people have committed suicide because of bullying. And bullies are more likely to have problems in the future, such as run-ins with the police.
Read more on Women's and Children's Health Network website
Bullying
By being aware of the signs of bullying and knowing the best ways to tackle the problem, you can help your child deal with bullying before it gets out of hand.
Read more on myDr website
Workplace bullying
Bullying is a serious issue in workplaces across Australia and a risk factor for anxiety, depression and suicide.
Read more on beyondblue website
Workplace bullying
Bullying is a serious issue in workplaces across Australia and a risk factor for anxiety, depression and suicide.
Read more on beyondblue website
Bullying - myDr.com.au
By being aware of the signs of bullying and knowing the best ways to tackle the problem, you can help your child deal with bullying before it gets out of hand.
Read more on myDr website
Dealing with bullying
Unfortunately, many children will experience bullying. Learn how to recognise the signs of bullying and how you can help your child.
Read more on Pregnancy, Birth & Baby website
Dealing with bullying
Bullying can be incredibly damaging. It causes distress and can lead to loneliness, anxiety and depression. Bullying can also affect childrens concentration and achievement at school.
Read more on beyondblue website
Bullying and cyberbullying
Bullying can happen at any point in our lives and is never easy to deal with whether youre 14 or 40. Although bullying tends to become less common as young people mature and move through adolescence, it can be hugely damaging when it does happen.
Read more on beyondblue website
Top results
Bullying in Nursing - What's it Like to be a Bully? | Ausmed
What's it Like to be a Bully? | The Handover Nursing Podcast | Welcome to episode 13 of the Ausmed Handover podcast which discusses bullying in nursing.
Read more on Ausmed Education website
Bullying in Nursing | Ausmed | Tips for Nurses
Bullying in Nursing | Ausmed | Tips for Nurses | We've all seen it and looked the other way. Maybe we've even done it to another nurse after a bad day, o...
Read more on Ausmed Education website
Bullying | Australian Child & Adolescent Trauma, Loss & Grief Network
While children, adolescents and adults may deal with many adversities during their lives, one of the most pervasive and difficult to deal with is bullying. Bullying is often subtle and can be difficult to define. Nowhere is bullying more damaging than when it occurs in childhood, affecting children and adolescents of all ages. It reflects power inequities, which may be particularly damaging to the child's development, self esteem, capacity to function and learning.
Read more on Australian Child and Adolescent Trauma, Loss and Grief Network (ACATLGN) website
When it's right in front of you: Assisting health care workers to manage the effects of violence in rural and remote Australia | National Health and Medical Research Council
Read more on NHMRC – National Health and Medical Research Council website
Online environments
Guide for health professionals
Read more on QLife website
Treatments for vitiligo | Cochrane
Vitiligo is a chronic skin disorder characterised by patchy loss of skin colour. Some people experience itching before the appearance of a new patch. It affects people of any age or ethnicity, more than half of whom develop it before the age of 20 years. There are two main types: generalised vitiligo, the common symmetrical form, and segmental, affecting only one side of the body. Recent genetic research suggests that generalised vitiligo is, at least in part, an autoimmune condition which destroys melanocytes (pigment cells). Although our understanding of vitiligo has increased, its causes are still poorly understood. Several treatments are available. Some can restore pigment but none can cure it or prevent its spread or recurrence. Vitiligo patches can have a major psychosocial impact, especially for people with dark or tanned skin or when the face or hands are affected. People with vitiligo can be stigmatised, often experiencing low self-esteem and a lack of self-confidence. Children with vitiligo may be teased and bullied at school. Despite this, we found only one study assessing psychological therapy for vitiligo.
Read more on Cochrane (Australasian Centre) website
LGBTI mental health
The rates of psychosocial distress, suicidality and depression amongst LGBTI community are significantly higher than the rest of the population as a whole.
Read more on Australian College of Mental Health Nurses website
Toxic Workplace Culture: How to Cope | Ausmed
Describing your workplace culture can be very difficult
Read more on Ausmed Education website
Turn Nursing Negativity Into Positive Action | Ausmed
Turn Nursing Negativity Into Positive Action | Ausmed | Nurses face many challenges throughout their professional nursing careers, and remaining positive ...
Read more on Ausmed Education website
Read the Latest Nursing Articles, Explainers & Clinical Updates
Healthcare articles covering a wide range of nursing and midwifery topics. Read tips, videos, nursing advice, explanations and clinical detective stories.
Read more on Ausmed Education website
