Cyberbullying and its Relationship to Mental Health Issues among Adolescents

Abstract

Cyberbullying has recently received significant attention, particularly involving adolescent. A majority of cyberbullying victims also face various mental health issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, and more alarmingly, suicidal tendencies. If not addressed early, cyberbullying can have detrimental effects on individuals and society as a whole. Therefore, the mental health of adolescent is a crucial element that deserves primary attention, as this group represents the assets that will drive the country's future development. In terms of methodologically, search engines such as PubMed, Science Direct, and Google Scholar were used, focusing on cyberbullying behaviors and their relationship with adolescent mental health, encompassing both local and international studies. This paper is expected to provide a clearer picture of how the issue of cyberbullying can lead to various uncontrolled behaviors and affect adolescents mental health, helping relevant parties to address the symptoms of cyberbullying.