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We're starting to understand what being bullied does to the brain

Being bullied when young seems to alter your brain structure for years to come - with different changes seen in males and females

By Helen Thomson

17 October 2024

The consequences of teenage bullying could last a lifetime

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Being bullied when young is associated with widespread changes in the adolescent brain, which may influence future mental health, according to the largest brain scanning study of its kind.

Being on the receiving end of persistent or severe bullying , and has been linked with .

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