INTERVIU Semnal de alarmă: Cea mai temere a adolescenților români e bullyingul, spune un psihiatru care a făcut un sondaj în licee: „Iar noi ce facem, o campanie?”

A psychiatrist highlights bullying as a major concern for Romanian adolescents, emphasizing the need for proactive mental health interventions. He notes that recent violent incidents in schools reflect a broader issue of mental health deterioration among youth, exacerbated by the pandemic. The psychiatrist argues that both victims and perpetrators of bullying require support, and that parents cannot tackle these challenges alone. He criticizes the lack of a cohesive state response to bullying and mental health issues, suggesting that prevention should focus on building trusting relationships between adults and adolescents. Effective interventions can address various problems, including bullying, substance abuse, and school absenteeism, by fostering a supportive environment for youth.