Edukasi dan Pendampingan Psikologis untuk Mengatasi Fenomena Bullying pada Remaja di SMP Amanah 1 Medan Tahun 2025

Abstract

Bullying or bullying is a form of intimidation from individuals or groups. This is one of the issues that attracts the attention of people today because this behavior causes discomfort and even hurts both physically and psychologically. Many cases of bullying often happen to children in their teens. And it is not uncommon for some cases to occur within the school environment. Bullying cases are rampant due to a lack of ability to control behavior to the inability to manage emotions and adjust to the environment. Some people may lack understanding of the emotional and psychological impact of bullying behavior on victims. A lack of empathy and knowledge about how their actions affect others can trigger bullying behavior. Early intervention in the form of counseling and healthy communication from parents and teachers to children in bullying conditions is the best way to reduce the likelihood of long-term consequences. The impact of bullying includes physical, psychological, and social dimensions, with impacts that can last into adulthood. In particular, bullying is strongly correlated with a decline in mental health, giving rise to various psychological disorders such as depression, anxiety, and decreased self-esteem. Based on the results of sharing experiences from students, this study concluded that there are several factors that cause bullying such as family, peers, and social media. Bullying behavior also has an impact on the physical, psychological, and social dimensions. One of the efforts to prevent and intervene bullying requires a holistic approach that involves various stakeholders both in the school environment and the community. Bullying prevention education not only aims to reduce bullying cases, but also as a proactive step in maintaining adolescent mental health while emphasizing the importance of building a safe and supportive environment for the development of the younger generation.