Effects of bullying still felt in college

Bullying in college

Bullying in college

Madison Rexroat

According to USA Today College, about 15 percent of college students report being bullied. Many bullying-related consequences, however, are continued from earlier years.

One in four K-12 students experience bullying, the report said. Long term effects of bullying for both the bully and bullied include academic problems, anxiety, depression and even substance abuse.

Many colleges have counseling centers and suicide hotlines. Goals of these programs include preventing suicides and bullying-related violence and providing support for those who experience bullying in college or still feel the effects of previous bullying.

To visit the UK Counseling Center website, click here.

To read the full article on USA Today College, click here