Bullying can play a huge part in adolescent depression. A young girl named Diana*, who had been bullied all throughout middle school based on her physical appearance said this to her friend in an instant message: "Everyone I've ever liked has always rejected me for reasons of 'God, you are so ugly' or 'I'd never go out with you.'" These kinds of words can be extremely hurtful to teenagers who really just want to fit in. Many teens crave to be accepted by their peers, so when they are bullied about their appearance, interests, or opinions it can be devastating. In Diana's case, the bullying led to her committing suicide, because she could not handle the disapproval from her classmates.
*name was changed
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