Bullying, depression, and suicidal ideation in Finnish adolescents: school survey

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Authors

Riittakerttu Kaltiala‐Heino · Tampere University

Matti Rimpelä · Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare

Mauri Marttunen · Public Health Institute

Abstract

Adolescents who are being bullied and those who are bullies are at an increased risk of depression and suicide. The need for psychiatric intervention should be considered not only for victims of bullying but also for bullies.

Topics & Keywords

Bullying, Victimization, and Aggression Insect and Pesticide Research Suicide and Self-Harm Studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Peace, Justice and strong institutions

Publication Details

Published in: BMJ

Volume 319, Issue 7206, pp. 348-351

DOI: 10.1136/bmj.319.7206.348

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