Chapter 15

This chapter will be about bullying. Bullying is a major problem all over the world, and it is a large reason for a lot of people's mental health problems. Bullying can have a negative effect, whether it's intended or not. It makes people feel terrible, scared, unwelcome, and insufficient. A lot of people get bullied just for being different, unique, or simply judged by others. Bullying can be anything from mean comments or acts, to harassment, and even to violence. I've been bullied all through middle school for a multitude of reasons. People make fun of me, make mean comments, and bark at me. Luckily I don't have it too bad, but others do. And I and others are often told to just get a thicker skin or just deal with it, or even that we just can't let it get to us. But it doesn't work that way. Bullying causes mental health issues, fear, and even drives people to suicide. It is a huge issue. Bullying makes living a challenge, and it promotes fear and silence because a lot of people can't tell someone out of fear that something will happen to them, and some people don't have anyone to tell. But like I've said in other chapters, I'm always here to talk and to give advice. I want to be someone you can tell, and someone who can cheer you up after a terrible day. Thank you for reading My Journey Through Mental Health, Going Through it Together. Please remember to collect and comment on, vote on or review this book. Also if you have any topics you'd like me to discuss please put it them in the comments.