As part of our YoungMinds Vs Online pressures campaign, we are sharing a film made by BA students of the Met Film School for YoungMinds, which highlights the effects of cyberbullying but also a positive way to help your friends by reaching out to them online.
This short film depicts a young person struggling with the pressures of being connected to the online world through personified notifications.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmNE1juvhW8
Dealing with Bullies
If you’re struggling with cyberbullying these are some steps you can take for online protection and resilience:
- Keep your settings on social media platforms highly private
- Learn how to block and report on different social media platforms
- Talk to someone- it could be a friend or a trusted adult like a teacher if the bullying is school related
- Don’t engage with your bully
- Screenshot evidence of your cyberbullying
Further Support
ChildLine is available for all young people who are concerned about e-safety or other child protection issues on 0800 1111.
Parents concerned about their child being bullied online can contact YoungMinds’ Parents Helpline on 0808 802 5544
Furthermore, for a broader view of policy recommendations for young people to be able to respond positively and deal with risks they encounter online, you can download our Digital Resilience Positioning paper https://youngminds.org.uk/resources/policy/resilience-for-the-digital-world/