by Cyberbully Advocate | Jun 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
LGBTQ+ youth are at risk of losing access to the suicide prevention lifeline due to federal cuts. Our HelpChat Crisis Line supports ALL youth 13–24. We need 3,000 donors to step up now. Your support keeps our crisis lines open for vulnerable youth.
by Cyberbully Advocate | Jun 7, 2025 | Community Presentations, educator, Educator Presentations, Evergreen, hope, keynote, Law Enforcement, presentation, Presentations, prevention, Student Presentations, University, workshop
NOTE: Since April 2020, we have been offering every one of our presentations and trainings in virtual modalities (e.g., Zoom, WebEx, Teams). Reach out if you need specifics, as we’ve optimized the way we engage with our audiences from afar! This training will help...
by Cyberbully Advocate | Jun 7, 2025 | Blog, cyberbullying, Featured, ptsd, research, trauma
A couple of years ago, I explored the concerning link between bullying and trauma, and summarized the existing research that showed how repeated harassment involving peers at school should be considered an Adverse Childhood Experience that has the potential for...
by Cyberbully Advocate | May 7, 2025 | Blog, cell phones, Featured, school
In my last piece, I shared about the inconclusive research findings associated with banning student phones at school and the outcomes of academic achievement and positive mental health and well-being. I argued that we shouldn’t treat these devices as a singular...
by Cyberbully Advocate | Apr 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
Every year on March 31st, we observe International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV)—a time to recognize and celebrate the strength, brilliance, and humanity of transgender and non-binary people around the world.
by Cyberbully Advocate | Apr 7, 2025 | Blog, Educator Favorites, Featured
The anxiety surrounding smartphones’ impact on youth mental health has reached a fever pitch, and I am getting an increasing number of inquiries from educators about what they should do as they approach summer, revisit their school policies, and prepare for the next...
