Chyler Leigh Instagram – There is NO ROOM for bullying – of ANY kind – and especially on social media. Words are powerful tools. Choose them wisely #kindnessmatters #lovematters #mentalhealthmatters #bevocalspeakup Please read the tips below to know more about the effects of bullying and what you can do about it ❤️ Repost from @bevocal.speakup • October is #NationalBullyingPreventionMonth. Sadly, bullying can happen in many different settings, including in school, at work and online. And it can have a major impact on #mentalhealth. With people spending more time online and on social media this year, we want to share some ways you can help prevent, address and cope with cyberbullying: ⁠ ⁠ – Unfollow, mute or block users who may be partaking in bullying behaviors. Blocking will prevent users from finding your profile and following you. ⁠ – On Instagram, you can report a comment you think is intended to bully or harass. Tap View all Comments under a post; swipe left and tap on the exclamation point symbol; you can then report the comment as abusive content.⁠ – Before you post, stop and think about the effect it might have on others. Ask yourself: could a post, story or comment you want to share be perceived as mean-spirited or bullying? You can become a part of the solution to making social media a more positive place.⁠ – It can be difficult to remember in the moment, but bullying or criticism can be a sign of someone’s pain; it may have nothing to do with you and everything to do with the bully’s own personal struggles.⁠ – And remember: it’s ok to acknolwedge how the bullying made you feel. It’s ok to be upset. It can be helpful to reach out to a friend or loved one for encouragement and support.⁠ ⁠ You can also click the link in our bio for more #socialmedia tips, or head to StopBullying.gov for resources on bullying prevention.⁠ ⁠ #BeVocalSpeakUp #MentalHealthMatters #KindComments