*Vice-Principal, Hindu Mission College of Nursing, West Tambaram
**Principal, Hindu Mission College of Nursing, West Tambaram
Online Published on 06 April, 2022.
Cyberbullying is form of harassment of an individual through virtual mode. It becomes growing problem in countries around the world due to pandemic crisis. The top 3 prevalent countries are India, Brazil & United States; around 37% between 12–17 years affected at least once.The alarming effects are social anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts triggers to decline in mental wellbeing. The parenteral role discussionswith students recognized as bullies & victims through observation of online behaviors, c ounselling and support referrals aidsto make healthy wellbeing of adolescents.The anti-bullying laws are trying to control &prevent cyberbullying around the world.
Pandemic, Cyber bullying, Counselling, Depression, Mental wellbeing