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Bullying In Montgomery County: Share Your Stories With Patch
October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and Patch is taking a look at the impact of bullying in Montgomery County.
BETHESDA, MD — Bullying: it's a problem that affects more than one in five students across the country.
And while some boil it down to the idea that "kids will be kids," studies show students who are bullied are at increased risk of anxiety, depression, poor self-image, mental health, and behavior problems and poor school adjustment.
As National Bullying Prevention Month gets underway, Patch is taking a look at how school districts handle and report bullying, and the impact it has on students in Montgomery County.
Find out what's happening in Bethesda-Chevy Chasefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
We're asking Montgomery County parents and students to share their experiences and thoughts on bullying. All responses are anonymous, and no names will be used.
Please take a few moments to fill out Patch's parent bullying survey below. Responses are due by Oct. 16.
Find out what's happening in Bethesda-Chevy Chasefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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