A notorious offender, Alexander McCartney, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for his malicious online blackmail campaign targeting young girls. He confessed to 185 charges involving 70 minors and will serve a minimum of 20 years in prison. The court found no evidence of any remorse from McCartney, despite numerous pleas for mercy.
February 29, 2024 10:05 pm | Updated March 05, 2024 03:11 pm IST “My daughter recently became hesitant to attend school, and when this behaviour persisted, we suspected something was amiss. The family eventually approached us for mental health issues.” Bharathan also said cyberbullying can also lead to psychosomatic problems like headaches, sleep and appetite issues, and digestion problems.” She …
An estimated 95% of youth in Assam have suffered cyberbullying and corporal punishment leading to mental health issues, a poll conducted by UNICEF and National Service Scheme has revealed. Dr. Mythili Hazarika, Associate Professor, Department of Clinical Psychology, Gauhati Medical College Hospital, said cyberbullying has become common in recent years as the presence of young people in the digital space …
A married 38-year-old employee at a software firm and a mother of two, Anita* was just about to start preparing dinner for her family after work when her boss texted her for a quick one-on-one on Zoom. “Cyberbullying is a leading threat to one’s mental health," Srivastava says. In fact, most people are unaware of what cyberbullying or online sexual …
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