Ana Castela talks about the bullying she suffered at school

Experts talk about how to help children fight this problem. Singer Ana Castela released a statement on the Tatá Werneck program saying that she had suffered bullying during her school years. The other children’s criticisms concerned the size of the singer’s ears. The topic is nothing new, but it is essential to discuss and raise awareness about it […]

Experts talk about how to help children fight this problem

Singer Ana Castela released a statement on the Tatá Werneck program stating this

During his school years he was a victim of bullying. The other children’s criticisms were concerning

size of the singer’s ears. The topic is nothing new, but it is essential to discuss it and

raise awareness on this issue which affects a significant part of the population. According to one

survey conducted by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE), approximately 23%

of Brazilians said they had experienced bullying at some point in their lives.

Consequences of bullying

According to research conducted by King’s College London, it is the children who suffer

People who are repeatedly bullied have a higher risk of developing mental health problems later in life

term. The study shows that bullying alters the structure of the brain, especially in the region

of the cerebral cortex, responsible for functions such as memory, attention and control

emotional. Furthermore, research indicates that victims of this problem may present a risk

40% more likely to develop disorders such as depression and anxiety in adulthood.

“The damage caused by bullying is not limited to the present,” says pediatrician Flávia de Freitas Ribeiro,

specialist in child psychiatry. “These changes in the brain can result

emotional and socialization difficulties throughout life, reinforcing the importance of

timely intervention.”

What to do when you recognize bullying

When they realize that a child is being bullied, many parents can feel helpless.

or not knowing how to act effectively. According to Dr. Flávia, the first step is to create

a safe and open environment at home where the child feels they can share their own

experiences without fear of retaliation or judgment.

“Active listening is key. Many children may not talk openly about bullying

out of shame or fear of making the situation worse. Therefore, parents need to pay attention to the signs

indirect”, advises the pediatrician.

Also according to the clinical and school psychologist of the Legacy School, Camila da Silva Conceição, for

Fighting bullying in schools requires promoting respect and empathy: “Teaching children to

respect differences and put yourself in others’ shoes. Empathy is a tool

powerful against bullying. Encourage students to talk about their experiences and

feelings. An open line of communication between parents, students and teachers is essential

identify and resolve problems related to bullying. Conduct classes and workshops to educate

school community on what bullying is, its consequences and how to act. Teachers and

Employees should look out for signs of bullying on and off school activities

intervals. Establish a clear anti-bullying policy, with defined consequences and

consistent for criminals.

How to recognize

Teresa Daltro, pedagogue and director of Rede Daltro, explains that bullying is a serious problem

which affects the well-being and development of children and adolescents. It involves

aggressive, intentional and repetitive behavior, which can cause physical harm,

emotional and psychological consequences for victims. The specialist offers guidance on how to identify it

the problem:

· Repetitive behaviors: physical, verbal or psychological aggression that is repeated

over time.

•Intent to cause harm: Deliberate actions with the aim of harming or intimidating the

victim.

• Power inequality: aggressor and victim are in unequal positions, due to physical strength,

social status or other factors.

•Changes in the victim’s behavior: observation of signs of anxiety, depression,

school dropout, decline in academic performance, among others.

Source: Terra

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