Citation

Carpenter LM, Hubbard GB. J. Child Adolesc. Psychiatr. Nurs. 2014; 27(3): 142-148.

Affiliation

Foothills Consulting Associates, Shelby, NC, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014, John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1111/jcap.12079

PMID

25040498

Abstract

PURPOSE: The purpose of this article is to inform and educate psychiatric nurse practitioners about the pervasiveness of the rapidly increasing problem of cyberbullying. REVIEW OF LITERATURE: As more children and adolescents obtain access to the Internet, mobile devices, and social networking sites, the exposure to bullying in the virtual format increases. Cyberbullying is a growing public health concern and can affect mental health and school performance. Cyberbullying often results in a range of psychiatric symptoms and has been linked to suicide attempts and completions.

CONCLUSIONS: The psychiatric nurse practitioner is uniquely prepared to provide a range of interventions for patients, families, and communities who have experienced cyberbullying.

Language: en