Cyber Bullying & Teen Suicide
 

Thanks to AJOR for allowing me to plug this important cause.

One of the biggest issues facing youth today is cyberbullying. One in five Australian teens are cyberbullied every year. Today’s weapon of choice is the mobile phone.


Many try to deal with the problem alone feeling ashamed or embarrassed and powerless to change their situation. REELise aims to empower youth to find their voices and inspire change using the power of mobile phones. We will also build awareness about cyberbullying and issues impacting youth mental health and enhance and connect the support network available to young people.


Cyberbullying is a significant contributor to teen depression.

• One in five adolescents are likely to experience depression by the age of 18.

• Suicide is the number one cause of death for Australians aged between 15 and 25.

That’s why we need you. Help us make a difference. Please become a REELise Revolutionary today and take a stand against cyberbullying by your support of this youth media empowerment initiative.

Check out the REELise web site and see how you can help.

http://www.reelise.org.au

Its a great cause, and when you look at all the news stories that plug unfortunate acts of bullying online, it shows an shocking trend by not only youth, but adults in the cyber world.