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#17 Bullying, Cyberbullying, and Suicide - How to Approach It with Your Child

April 26, 2025 • Dr. Jenna Cheng, Dr. Patrick Kelly • Season 1 • Episode 17

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This episode starts with the various ways social media has changed how we view ourselves and others. We then discuss the sobering link between cyberbullying and suicide rates among young people. Finally, we bring you practical tips and ideas about how to fight bullying at the individual, school, state, and systems levels. You are not alone in this fight!

Topics discussed:

Social media and its socio-cultural revolution
Bullying and cyberbullying
Cyberbullying and suicide rates
What can we do about this?
- How to talk to your child
- How to talk about screen time
- How to talk to the school
- Anti-bullying laws
- How to handle bullying as a family unit

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