Bullying refers to aggressive behavior that is usually repetitive and intentional, in which a power differential exists between the victim and bully.1 Approximately 30% of children are bullied at school. Symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in youths resulting from school bullying are found in a range of between 27% and 40% of cases.2 Sequelae from bullying at school also include anxiety, depression, and suicidality.1-3 The optimal management of PTSD symptoms linked to school bullying remains unclear. Trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapies are usually the first intervention for youths with PTSD. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors... © American Society of Health-System Pharmacists 2019. All rights reserved. For permissions, please e-mail: journals.permissions@oup.com.
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