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Being bullied in high school can make teens less optimistic about the future

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par Hannah L. Schacter, Assistant Professor of Psychology, Wayne State University

The effects of bullying on teens’ mental health are well-documented. But could bullying also shape their future aspirations?

Our latest research reveals that teens who are bullied in ninth grade become more pessimistic about their educational and career prospects beyond high school. Specifically, being bullied increases teens’ risk for depression, which leaves them feeling hopeless about the…

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