• Date: Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2019
• Time: 10:15 to 11:30 a.m.
• Location: 280 Park Hall, University at Buffalo, North Campus

Research has demonstrated that adolescents who experience peer victimization are at an elevated risk for internalizing problems, including depression and suicidal behaviors. This is especially problematic given the high prevalence of bullying, both traditional and cyber, among adolescents. Suicidal behaviors are recognized as a significant health concern for adolescents, with approximately 22% of females and 12% of males having reported considering suicide attempts in the previous 12 months (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2017). Given the recent focus, particularly in the media, on the relation between peer victimization and suicide, it is essential for scholars and clinicians to understand this complex relation among school-aged youth. This session will present research that has examined the link between peer victimization, depression and suicidal ideation. School-based strategies for screening and prevention will also be discussed.