Cyberbullying can result in significant emotional damage, which could also manifest in physical illness. Victims may suffer depression affecting their school or work, as well...
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Even without physical violence, cyberbullying can cause debilitating depression as well as suicidal thoughts, International Islamic University of Malaysia clinical psychologist Nadzirah Ahmad Basri told, a 29-year-old female TikTok influencer is believed to have committed suicide due to cyberbullying, at the People’s Housing Programme in Gombak Setia on July 7.
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia’s Centre for Psychological and Counselling Service Director Zulfikar Ahmad said that victims may also develop tendencies to overthink, become people pleasers, or suffer sleep issues.“You become so ashamed of things, embarrassed and you can’t control yourself emotionally,” he said, adding that victims may appear physically unhealthy and tired.
As cyberbullying affects everyone differently, Zulfikar said there was a danger that a victim may dismiss or downplay the damage done to them.
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