Have you ever been in a situation where you witnessed a person being bullied on social media and wanted to say something, but you didn’t want to get involved? Did you ever want to help someone out because you knew they were getting their feelings hurt? You are not alone, and you should not be afraid to help.

Cyberbullying happens when kids bully each other through electronic technology. However, parents and kids can prevent cyberbullying by working together to explore safe ways to use technology. When cyberbullying happens, it is important to document and report the behavior so it can be addressed. As a friend, you can prevent cyberbullying by talking to a counselor about what’s happening or just by talking to that friend. Letting him/her tell you what’s going on can help him/her to be more comfortable and know that there is someone there for them.

Bullying victims are between two to nine times more likely to consider suicide than non-victims, reports a Yale University study. According to statistics by ABC News, nearly 30 percent of students are either bullies or victims of bullying, and 160,000 kids stay home from school every day because of fear of bullying.                                                                                                 People who are thinking about suicide should talk to someone right away or go to an emergency room. They can also call a free suicide hotline if he/she will not accept your advice or you want to help a friend out who is at a high risk of suicide. 1-800-273-8255.