Anti-bullying Week: A Multi-faceted Fight

Despite perhaps being most commonly associated with children, bullying is sadly not only confined to the school playground. There are incidents of bullying in the workplace, and our increasing use of smartphones and social media has meant that this behaviour can now follow us home, where we were once guaranteed respite. The impact that bullying can have on a victim's confidence, mental health and relationships can be significant at any age, and Anti-Bullying Week aims to spread kindness and support to those in need.

We are told repeatedly from a young age that bullying should not be tolerated and that it usually comes from a place of insecurity or jealousy, but this does not mean the words or actions of bullies are less hurtful. We are advised to ignore or simply bat away unwanted comments, neither of which tackle the behaviour or equip us with the tools needed to deal with it.