Citation

Leff SS, Waasdorp TE. Curr. Psychiatry Rep. 2013; 15(3): 343.

Affiliation

Department of Pediatrics, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, 3535 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA, Leff@email.chop.edu.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2013, Holtzbrinck Springer Nature Publishing Group)

DOI

10.1007/s11920-012-0343-2

PMID

23389773

Abstract

Peer aggression and bullying is of considerable importance given the large number of youth involved with or witnesses to this behavior and the association with maladjustment and other negative outcomes. This article reviews current literature on aggression and bullying among school-age youth, including subtypes and differentiating between aggression and bullying. We then highlight important considerations for intervening and preventing these behaviors. Finally, implications for psychiatrists, other mental health professionals, and providers are discussed in an effort to provide specific strategies to help youth, families, and schools more successfully navigate the challenges that aggression and bullying often cause.

Language: en