UCLA Health researcher says teens who experience bullying and develop distrust of others are 3.5 times more likely to experience clinically significant mental health issues by age 17.The study,

Read the study below, and learn about the facts of bullying from the Pew Research Center and a New York Times article that provides a teen's perspective about bullying on social media.

Here is a snapshot of what we know about U.S. kids’ experiences with bullying, taken from Pew Research Center surveys and federal data sources.

The New York Times staff invited students to share their experiences with navigating today’s social world. Are teenagers kinder to one another these days? Or has bullying just become more subtle? See what they had to say below.

1. Focus on building authentic partnerships with families in order to have meaningful conversations about the importance of SEL.

2. Begin conversations around shared goals: What do we all want for students? What should they know and be able to do upon graduation? What type of classroom will help them get there?

3. Use high-quality, evidence-based SEL approaches and continuous improvement practices to ensure every student benefits.

4. Help demystify SEL by sharing what it actually looks like day-to-day in classrooms.

5. Share real stories about the impact that social and emotional learning has had on your life or your students’ lives.

6. Contact local leaders, such as school board members or legislators, to share support for SEL.

Implementing SEL with a priority on social aspects can contribute largely to creating a greater sense of belonging for students

The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) has developed a "Family Resource Toolkit" to provide guidance and resources for parents with concerns about their child’s behavior or development. The toolkit provides:

• Resources with tips and suggestions to support the child and family
• Guides on how to access community resources
• Printable resources, such as the attached roadmap poster