Every May 2nd marks World Anti-Bullying Day, a date that invites us to reflect on one of the most persistent issues in schools around the world. Bullying is a phenomenon that not only affects victims in the present but can have profound long-term consequences on their emotional and physical well-being. Especially in teenagers, whose minds and bodies are still developing, and where the impact of bullying goes far beyond short-term humiliation and psychological pain.
The teenage brain is in a critical stage of development. During adolescence, neural connections are being formed and reorganized — a process that is essential for emotional, cognitive, and social maturity. In this context, bullying can significantly disrupt this developmental phase.
The emotional pain caused by bullying — the result of constant exposure to psychological violence — can generate deep anguish with long-term psychological consequences. It can also lead to behavioral changes such as social isolation, eating disorders, or even substance abuse as a way to cope with suffering.
What many don’t realize is that the impact of bullying is not always confined to emotional damage. Multiple studies have shown that chronic stress caused by bullying can trigger physical disorders that affect teens throughout their lives. Prolonged stress constantly activates the body’s stress response system, which can disrupt hormonal balance, increase inflammation, and alter immune function. All of this creates the perfect breeding ground for the development of chronic diseases in adulthood.
One of the most common consequences of chronic stress is chronic physical pain — a condition that bullied adolescents may become more prone to in the future. Chronic pain can manifest in many forms, such as headaches, musculoskeletal disorders, gastrointestinal issues, and other conditions that often lack a clear physical cause.
Recent research suggests that a person’s emotions can influence their likelihood of developing chronic pain. Emotional distress and chronic emotional stress can affect both the perception of pain (intensifying it or altering its nature) and its duration, potentially prolonging suffering and hindering recovery.
At Sedalux, we want to raise awareness about pain and make it matter — “MAKE PAIN VISIBLE AND MAKE PAIN MATTER.” The well-being of young people should never be taken lightly. It's crucial to understand that the pain experienced by bullied adolescents isn't always visible, but its long-term effects can be devastating. Parents, educators, and society as a whole must work together to create safe, inclusive, and respectful environments that prevent bullying and support those who have suffered it.
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