Bullying and Cyberbulling
Bullying is when someone is mean to you on purpose. Bullying can include someone:
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hitting, kicking or starting a fight with you
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saying nasty things about you
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leaving you out
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spreading lies or rumours about you
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stealing and damaging your things
Cyberbullying is bullying online. It can happen on social media, messaging apps, online games and other online places. It can feel hard to escape from.
For all types of bullying, speaking to someone and getting help is really important. If you are being cyberbullied, you can block people on most social media sites. You can find lots of tips and people to talk to in the resources section below.
Kidscape
Help with bullying for children and young people.
Help With Bullying | Bullying Advice | Coram Kidscape
National Bullying Helpline
If someone is bullying you, you can call the free helpline on 0300 323 0169. There are also resources and advice on their website.
Help and Advice for Children affected by bullying
The Cybersmile Foundation
Information and resources on how to make online spaces safer for children and young people.
Act Against Bullying
Access online help to work out how to deal with being bullied and find tips and tricks for coping with bullying.
YoungMinds - Bullying Help and Advice
Find a guide for coping with bullying and cyberbullying and how to get help. Read real stories from young people who have experienced bullying and cyberbullying so you don't feel alone.
Bullying | Get help and advice | Young Minds
Childline
There is a confidential telephone line and online counselling service for anyone under 19.
Call 0800 1111 any time or go to 1-2-1 counsellor chat | Childline for an online chat with a Childline counsellor
The Mix
A free confidential telephone line and online service for anyone under 25. It aims to find the best help for young people, whatever is going on.
Call 0808 808 4994 for free - lines are open 11am to 11pm every day - or get Counselling | The Mix