- Hermina Medan<\/a><\/li>
- 16 January 2024<\/li><\/ul><\/div>
The Dangers of Bullying on Children's Mental Health<\/a><\/h3>
Many cases of bullying that occur in school and home environments involve perpetrators and underage victims. According to the results of a study by the National Consortium for School Character Development in 2014, acts of bullying occur in almost every school in Indonesia. However, only a few cases of bullying are reported to the education sector. Of course this is very disturbing for parents, teachers and teaching staff. Bullying is a very detrimental action. Both victims and perpetrators of bullying are at risk of experiencing the negative effects of bullying. Indeed, what are the impacts? \n\n \n\n Types of bullying \n\n Bullying is any physical or mental violent behavior carried out by one or more people by attacking or intimidating other people. This violent behavior usually affects children and teenagers who are physically weaker than their peers. \n\n Bullying itself can be grouped into 6 categories, namely: \n\n \n Direct physical contact. Examples include hitting, pushing, biting, grabbing, kicking, slapping, locking someone in a room, pinching, scratching, squeezing and destroying other people's things. \n Direct verbal contact. For example, threatening, embarrassing, degrading, disturbing, name-calling, sarcasm, put-downs, mocking, intimidating, cursing, spreading gossip. \n Direct nonverbal behavior. This includes looking sarcastically, sticking out your tongue, showing condescending, mocking or threatening facial expressions. Generally, this type of bullying is accompanied by physical or verbal contact. \n Indirect nonverbal behavior. The act of silencing someone, manipulating a friendship so that it breaks, deliberately isolating or ignoring someone, and sending anonymous letters. \n Cyberbullying. Technological progress turns out to have a negative side. Hurting other people using electronic media, such as sending intimidating video recordings and writing malicious comments on social media, is classified as cyberbullying. \n Sexual harassment. Sometimes, acts of harassment are categorized as physical or verbal aggressive behavior. \n \n\n \n\n The impact of bullying cases on victims \n\n The bullying behavior above can cause various negative effects for the victim, including: \n\n \n Mental disorders, ranging from sensitivity, overwhelming anger, depression, low self-esteem, anxiety, decreased sleep quality, desire to hurt oneself, to suicide. \n Using illegal drugs. \n Not enthusiastic about going to school. \n Learning achievement decreases. \n Withdrawing from the social environment so that you cannot interact with other people. \n Become a bully too (bully-victim) or take revenge. \n \n\n Bullying victims often feel unsafe, especially when they are in an environment that allows bullying to occur. The impacts above will most likely carry over into adulthood. \n\n “Repeated bullying can cause decreased self-confidence and depression, and even the risk of suicide in children. "Other problems such as mental health disorders or substance abuse, the impact can even last into adulthood," said Dr. Irma Lidia, Jovee team doctor. \n\n Not only psychological health, the negative effects of bullying can also be seen from physical complaints, for example headaches, stomach aches, muscle tension, palpitations or fast heartbeat, chronic pain. \n\n \n\n Changes in behavior as signs that a child is being bullied \n\n Children who are bullied will generally lie and hide the facts. Therefore, as a parent, you must be astute in observing changes in your child's behavior, such as: \n\n \n Decreased appetite \n Suddenly having no friends or avoiding social interactions \n His belongings are often lost or destroyed \n Insomnia \n Ran away from home \n He looks stressed when he comes home from school or after checking his cell phone \n Wounds appeared on his body \n \n\n If your child shows these characteristics, try talking to him privately. Start the conversation in a gentle way so that they want to express their feelings. Emphasize that they do not deserve to be treated that way. Also explain that you will always be there for them. \n\n Tell your child how to respond to bullies, for example avoiding them when they meet them. Dr. Irma also suggested that children tell their teachers or parents. As much as possible, don't teach your child to retaliate against the perpetrator for harsh treatment. \n\n Even so, you need to encourage your child so that he remains tough, confident and continues to socialize with his other friends. \n\n \n\n The impact of bullying cases on the perpetrator \n\n It turns out that not only the victim, this action also has a negative impact on the bully. Teenage bullies are at risk of experiencing long-term psychological problems. This disorder can carry over into adulthood if not treated properly. \n\n Bullies can grow into unhappy individuals. They also tend not to be able to control their emotions, so they will have difficulty building social and romantic relationships. \n\n In general, bullies are divided into two groups, namely pure bullies and bully-victims. Pure bullies are bullies who have no experience of being bullied. They have high self-confidence with high self-esteem too. Pure bullies tend to be aggressive, have a strong character, are impulsive, have no empathy, have low frustration tolerance, and have a strong need to dominate others. \n\n By bullying, pure bullies will think that they are in power. If left untreated and untreated, bullying can turn into violence against children and criminal behavior. \n\n Meanwhile, a bully-victim is a bully who was previously bullied. It is likely that they will feel depressed, anxious, restless, lonely, and impulsive until adulthood. They are also known to bully more often than pure bullies. \n\n Just like victims of bullying cases, bully-victims are also at risk of having thoughts of self-harm, suicide, depression, anxiety and antisocial personality disorders. \n\n Bullying is a very detrimental action. Not only for the victim, but also the perpetrator. If the victim experiences more effects on psychological health, the impact of bullying on bullies is classified as criminal behavior. Apart from that, the perpetrator can grow up to be an aggressive, temperamental person and be rude towards other people. \n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/a><\/div>- Hermina Periuk Tangerang<\/a><\/li>
- 27 December 2023<\/li><\/ul><\/div>
Preventing Stess for Teens Affected by Bullying<\/a><\/h3>
Bullying is an aggressive act that can be physical, verbal or relational. These behaviors may occur continuously and over a long period of time. Physical bullying includes actions such as hitting, kicking and pushing. Theft, vandalism, bullying, and harassment include physical bullying. \n\n In addition, verbal bullying also includes taunts, insults, and name-calling. Relationship bullying, on the other hand, includes refusing to talk to your partner, keeping your partner away from groups, friends, and family, spreading lies and rumors about your partner, and doing things that your partner doesn't like. \n\n People who have experienced bullying tend to live in constant fear. Young people are the most at risk of being bullied or becoming bullies. This is because teenagers tend to be impulsive, emotional, and have immature personalities. The impact of bullying on adolescents can be enormous. \n\n Adolescence is a period of human growth. It is a period of change or transition from childhood to adulthood which includes biological, psychological and social changes. \n\n Therefore, parents, teachers and close relatives should provide support and cooperation to prevent bullying among teenagers. \n\n Here are some tips for teenagers who have experienced bullying: \n\n \n\n A. An Exercise \n\n Exercise is not only good for your physical health. In fact, it is also good for your mental health. It can increase endorphins and boost your mood. In addition, exercise can reduce levels of the hormone cortisol, which can cause stress. \n\n B. Talk to someone you trust \n\n Teenagers who have been bullied often find it difficult to speak up because they are too afraid of the bully. However, make sure to discuss your problem with someone you trust. This can give you a lot of support and sometimes even be a good outlet for the anxiety and frustration that comes with bullying. \n\n C. Pursue a hobby \n\n The more time you spend doing activities that make you happy, the less focused you will be on your problems. You can pursue your favorite hobbies, play sports, and hang out with friends who don't bully you. This method can also reduce bullying situations among bullies. \n\n D.Finding a True Friend who is Truly Loyal. \n\n If you have experienced bullying, talk to a true friend and get help. This will help you feel safe and protected. Don't be alone, especially when bullying happens. Besides your friends, you can also contact your teachers and talk to your parents. \n\n E. Listen to music \n\n Just like exercise, listening to your favorite music can also boost your mood. When you listen to music, the hormone dopamine is released, which improves your mood. \n\n Heart. This activity can also be used as therapy to prevent stress and depression. \n\n \n\n For Friends of Hermina, if there are further complaints, you can immediately consult with a Mental Health Specialist at Hermina Periuk Tangerang Hospital or you can also go online through Hermina's Mobile Apps service about the problems experienced by hermina friends. \n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/a><\/div>- Hermina Solo<\/a><\/li>
- 31 October 2023<\/li><\/ul><\/div>
Let's recognize the signs of bullying in children<\/a><\/h3>
Bullying cases continue to occur. Students bullying other students has gone viral on social media over the last few months, including junior high school students in Cilacap, Central Java, who hit, dragged and stepped on other students. \n\n \nThe Indonesian Child Protection Commission, Monday (9/10/2023), said that until August 2023 it had received 2,355 cases of child protection violations. Of that number, there were 87 cases of bullying, 27 cases related to the provision of educational facilities, and 24 cases of victims of educational policies. \n\n \nWhatever the reason, bullying should be avoided, especially in the school environment which is a place to instill positive values for the nation's next generation. \n\n The negative impact of bullying on children and how the effects can continue into adulthood. Bullying is not just a small problem that can be ignored. This is a serious problem that affects children's well-being and their development. Therefore, it is important for parents, teachers and all individuals involved in children's lives to understand this issue well. \n\n \nWhat is bullying/bullying? \nBullying is intentional and harmful aggressive behavior carried out by one or more individuals against another individual. Bullying can be physical, verbal or relational. Bullying can occur in various places, including at school, in social environments, or even in cyberspace. And done repeatedly. \n\n \n\n Types of Bullying: \n1. Physical Bullying: This involves aggressive physical acts such as punching, kicking, or other physical abuse. \n2. Verbal Bullying: Verbal bullying involves harsh words, insults, or threats. This can happen in person or via text messages and social media. \n3. Relational Bullying: This type of bullying involves attempts to damage a child's social relationships and friendships. This includes gossip, cutting friends off from groups, or isolating children from their friends. \n\n \n\n Signs of Bullying in Children: \nIt is important to recognize the signs of bullying in children so that we can take immediate action. Some signs to look for include: \n- Changes in behavior: Children who are victims of bullying may experience changes in their behavior. They may become more withdrawn, anxious, or depressed. \n- Unexplained physical problems: Children who are frequent victims of bullying may have unexplained bruises or wounds. \n- Loss of personal items: The child's personal items, such as books or clothes, may be lost or damaged for no apparent reason. \n- Avoidance of school or social activities: Children who are victims of bullying may try to avoid situations associated with the bully. \n\n \n\n So to overcome this, if father and mother are still having difficulty helping their child, they can consult a psychologist at Hermina Hospital so that they can get the right treatment according to the child's condition. \n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/a><\/div>- Hermina Sukabumi<\/a><\/li>
- 23 September 2022<\/li><\/ul><\/div>
Stop Bullying Children! 7 Effective Ways to Overcome Bullying<\/a><\/h3>
Recently, there has been a lot of news about child bullying in the media. Of course, this is troubling and makes parents sad. Especially if it turns out that their child is a victim or perpetrator of bullying. \n\n Bullying or bullying is not trivial or natural. This behavior has a negative impact on the mental and physical health of children. Academic achievement and social life can also be destroyed by bullying. Some are depressed and even commit suicide. \n\n \n\n 7 Ways to Overcome Child Bullying \n\n Child bullying is not just physical violence. The forms can be verbal (such as mockery and threats), social, sexual, or cyber.In the internet era, cyber bullying often occurs through social media. Therefore, efforts from various parties are needed to jointly prevent and overcome the problem of bullying. \n\n For parents, you can take the following actions as a preventive and curative effort to deal with bullying: \n\n \n Children with an understanding of bullying \n \n\n The first thing you can do to prevent bullying is to educate your child about what bullying is. What is bullying behavior, its types, and how to avoid it so that they do not become victims or perpetrators? Including what steps and actions to take if you see a bullying incident in the vicinity. \n\n \n Teach Children to Be Courageous Against Bullying \n \n\n Fighting does not mean retaliating with violence or verbal action. Fighting child bullying can be done by ignoring or leaving the bully. \n\n If you don't have to, it's better to avoid fighting and seek help. It's not teaching to be cowardly, but it's a safe option to prevent violent injuries that might result from a fight. \n\n If necessary, equip children with self-defense knowledge. Not to show off, but to be in self-defense when the situation is pressed. In addition, teach children to have the courage to report acts of bullying when they are victims or witnesses. \n\n \n Build children's confidence \n \n\n Children who look weak, insecure, and lacking self-confidence are often the targets of bullying by their friends. Therefore, it is very important for parents to teach confidence to their children. For example, teaching eye contact when dealing with other people, walking upright (not looking down or looking arrogant), speaking in a firm and clear tone. \n\n \n Be sensitive to the child's feelings and provide support. \n \n\n If your child is already a victim of bullying, the first thing parents should do is talk to them. Show your care and sensitivity through words and actions. Give full and sincere support so that the child feels protected. \n\n To find out what kind of treatment a child bullying victim needs, it is important to immediately get his physical and psychological condition checked by an expert. Bullying can be traumatic, so don't leave your child alone. Encourage children to do fun activities to reduce their sadness and fear. \n\n \n Fulfill children's love and psychological needs. \n \n\n Children who get less attention or an abundance of love from their parents tend to act to get attention. Moreover, if they often get harsh treatment or are labeled negatively, they will have the potential to become bullies. \n\n Therefore, be a parent who can be a role model and create a loving environment at home. Teach children to have empathy and compassion for others. That way, they will not behave unkindly or maliciously towards their friends. \n\n \n Help Bullies Recognize Their Mistakes and Stop Their Bad Behavior \n \n\n If your child becomes the abuser, don't just scold him, accept him as a child who must be protected. It may be that the child does not think that the consequences of his behavior can be so serious. For the perpetrator, this can also cause inner turmoil. \n\n Accompany children to face the consequences of their actions. Help the child to have a new understanding and not repeat his bad behavior again. Instill moral and religious-based education so that children grow into individuals who have positive characteristics. \n\n \n Synergize in Building an Anti-Bullying Community \n \n\n Stopping bullying is effective if it involves many parties and synergizes with each other. Establishing an anti-bullying community is one way that can be done in the home or school environment to deal with bullying. \n\n The parties involved in the community include: students, teachers, school principals, parents, school staff, student shuttle drivers, school doctors, and canteen guards. With many parties joining the community and helping each other, efforts to combat bullying can be achieved. \n\n Through the community, it can increase awareness about child bullying among parents. If a child becomes a victim of bullying, parents and teachers immediately conduct an investigation to prevent bullying from happening again and think about how to solve it. \n\n Teachers and students can also collaborate in conducting anti-bullying campaigns. For example, by making a poster to stop bullying. These posters and pictures can be hung on the walls of the school or classroom as a reminder for children not to bully. \n\n Stop bullying children now with the ways above. Parents, children, and schools must work together to prevent and stop bullying from becoming more disturbing. \n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>"); $('#div_next_link').html(" <\/span>");
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