@article{ref1,
title="Cyberbullying: implications for the psychiatric nurse practitioner",
journal="Journal of child and adolescent psychiatric nursing",
year="2014",
author="Carpenter, Lindsey M. and Hubbard, Grace B.",
volume="27",
number="3",
pages="142-148",
abstract="PURPOSE: The purpose of this article is to inform and educate psychiatric nurse practitioners about the pervasiveness of the rapidly increasing problem of cyberbullying. REVIEW OF LITERATURE: As more children and adolescents obtain access to the Internet, mobile devices, and social networking sites, the exposure to bullying in the virtual format increases. Cyberbullying is a growing public health concern and can affect mental health and school performance. Cyberbullying often results in a range of psychiatric symptoms and has been linked to suicide attempts and completions. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: The psychiatric nurse practitioner is uniquely prepared to provide a range of interventions for patients, families, and communities who have experienced cyberbullying.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1073-6077",
doi="10.1111/jcap.12079",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jcap.12079"
}