PowerPoint Presentation for Cyberbullying and Internet Addiction

1. Cyberbullying
and
Internet
Addiction

2. Cyberbullying

3. Cyberbullying is the use of
technology to harass, threaten,
embarrass, or target another person.
By definition, it occurs among young
people. When an adult is involved,
it may meet the definition of cyber-
harassment or cyberstalking, a crime
that can have legal consequences and
involve jail time.
What is Cyberbullying?

4. The most common places where cyberbullying
occurs are:
Social Media, such as Facebook,
Instagram, Snapchat, and Twitter
SMS (Short Message Service) also
known as Text Message sent through
devices
Instant Message (via devices, email
provider services, apps, and social
media messaging features)
Email

6. Effects of Cyberbullying
No longer limited to schoolyards or street corners,
modern-day bullying can happen at home as well as at
school — essentially 24 hours a day. Picked-on kids can
feel like they're getting blasted nonstop and that there
is no escape. As long as kids have access to a phone,
computer, or other device (including tablets), they are at
risk.
Severe, long-term, or frequent cyberbullying can leave
both victims and bullies at greater risk for anxiety,
depression, and other stress-related disorders. In some
rare but highly publicized cases, some kids have turned to
suicide. Experts say that kids who are bullied — and the
bullies themselves — are at a higher risk for suicidal
thoughts, attempts, and completed suicides.
The punishment for cyberbullies can include being
suspended from school or kicked off of sports teams.
Certain types of cyberbullying can be considered crimes.

8. Signs of Cyberbullying
Many kids and teens who are cyberbullied don't want to
tell a teacher or parent, often because they feel
ashamed of the social stigma or fear that their
computer privileges will be taken away at home.
Signs of cyberbullying vary, but may include:
- being emotionally upset during or after using the
Internet or the phone
- being very secretive or protective of one's digital
life
- withdrawal from family members, friends, and
activities
- avoiding school or group gatherings
slipping grades and "acting out" in anger at home
changes in mood, behavior, sleep, or appetite
wanting to stop using the computer or cellphone
being nervous or jumpy when getting an instant message,
text, or email
avoiding discussions about computer or cellphone
activities

9. Special Concerns
Cyberbullying has unique concerns in that it can be:
Persistent – Digital devices offer an ability to
immediately and continuously communicate 24 hours a
day, so it can be difficult for children
experiencing cyberbullying to find relief.
Permanent – Most information communicated
electronically is permanent and public, if not
reported and removed. A negative online reputation,
including for those who bully, can impact college
admissions, employment, and other areas of life.
Hard to Notice – Because teachers and parents may
not overhear or see cyberbullying taking place, it
is harder to recognize.

11. How Parents Can Help
- If you discover that your child is
being cyberbullied, offer comfort and
support.
- Let someone at school (the
principal, school nurse, or a
counselor or teacher) know about the
- Encourage your child not to respond
to cyberbullying, because doing so
just fuels the fire and makes the
situation worse.

12. Other measures to try:
- Block the bully.
- Limit access to
technology.
- Know your kids' online
world.
- Learn about ways to keep
your kids safe.

13. When Your Child Is the Bully
- Finding out that your kid is the one who
is behaving badly can be upsetting and
heartbreaking.
- Talk to your child firmly about his or her
actions and explain the negative impact it
has on others.
- Remind your child that the use of
cellphones and computers is a privilege.
- To get to the heart of the matter, talking
to teachers, guidance counselors, and other
school officials can help identify
situations that lead a kid to bully others.
- And don't forget to set a good example
yourself.

16. Internet
Addiction

17. What is Internet Addiction?
Internet addiction is described as an
impulse control disorder, which does not
involve use of an intoxicating drug and is
very similar to pathological gambling. Some
Internet users may develop an emotional
attachment to on-line friends and activities
they create on their computer screens.
Internet users may enjoy aspects of the
Internet that allow them to meet, socialize,
and exchange ideas through the use of chat
rooms, social networking websites, or
"virtual communities."

19. What are the Symptoms?
Signs and symptoms of Internet Addiction Disorder may
present themselves in both physical and emotional
manifestations. Some of the emotional symptoms of Internet
Addiction Disorder may include:
- Depression
- Dishonesty
- Feelings of guilt
- Anxiety
- Feelings of Euphoria when using the Computer
- Inability to Prioritize or Keep Schedules
- Isolation
- No Sense of Time
- Defensiveness
- Avoidance of Work
- Agitation
- Mood Swings
- Fear
- Loneliness
- Boredom with Routine Tasks
- Procrastination

20. Physical Symptoms of Internet Addiction Disorder may
include:
Backache
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Headaches
Insomnia
Poor Nutrition (failing to eat or
eating in excessively to avoid being
away from the computer)
Poor Personal Hygiene (e.g., not
bathing to stay online)
Neck Pain
Dry Eyes and other Vision Problems
Weight Gain or Loss

22. What are the effects?
Internet addiction results in personal,
family, academic, financial, and
occupational problems that are
characteristic of other
addictions. Impairments of real life
relationships are disrupted as a result of
excessive use of the Internet. Individuals
suffering from Internet addiction spend more
time in solitary seclusion, spend less time
with real people in their lives, and are
often viewed as socially awkward. Arguments
may result due to the volume of time spent
on-line. Those suffering from Internet
addiction may attempt to conceal the amount
of time spent on-line, which results in
distrust and the disturbance of quality in
once stable relationships.

23. Many persons who attempt to quit their Internet use
experience withdrawal including: anger, depression,
relief, mood swings, anxiety, fear, irritability,
sadness, loneliness, boredom, restlessness,
procrastination, and upset stomach. Being addicted
to the Internet can also cause physical discomfort
or medical problems such as: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome,
dry eyes, backaches, severe headaches, eating
irregularities, (such as skipping meals), failure to
attend to personal hygiene, and sleep disturbance.
Some suffering from Internet addiction may create
on-line personas or profiles where they are able to
alter their identities and pretend to be someone
other than himself or herself. Those at highest
risk for creation of a secret life are those who
suffer from low-self esteem feelings of inadequacy,
and fear of disapproval. Such negative self-
concepts lead to clinical problems of depression and
anxiety.

25. What are the Treatment Options?
- The first step in treatment is the
recognition that a problem exists.
- Some believe Internet Addiction Disorder
to be a “fad illness” and suggest that it
usually resolves itself on its own.
- Physical activity has also been indicative
of effective in increasing serotonin levels
and decreasing dependency on the Internet.

26. Some of the more common psychological
treatments of Internet Addiction
Disorder include:
- Individual, group, or family
therapy
Behavior modification
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
(DBT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Equine Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Recreation Therapy
- Reality Therapy

28. Thank you!
Presented By: Nicole
Jae Millare