Cyberbullying leaves mental scars that never go away


Chat groups are fertile grounds for cyberbullying, which can have a profound impact on victims’ mental health. — Filepic

BATHMA, 27, has never got over the trauma of being bullied online by her coursemates in college.

She said they used to make fun of her appearance and personality in a chat group.

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