Delegates Bullying Fact Sheets - Bullying Factsheet 03 - The Effects Of Bullying

Bullying can have a variety of physical and psychological effects on people.

ON THE INDIVIDUAL

Psychological

• Anti social behaviour, impact on family and other relationships
• Anxiety, depression; self blame
• Disempowerment
• Anger; irritability
• Loss of concentration
• Loss of self esteem; lowered self confidence
• Panic attacks
• Uncertainty of self
• Post traumatic stress disorder

Medical/Physical

• Stress-related illnesses + headaches
• Stomach disorders + skin rashes
• Lethargy + sleep disturbance

Financial

• Loss of income; loss of potential income
• Reluctance to go to work
• Actively seeking other positions
• Pressured to take jobs below his/her capacity

ON OTHER WORKERS

• Creation of a hostile work environment
• Employees feeling insecure and anxious
• Low staff morale
• Adverse affects on well being of others at work
• Absenteeism
• Constant flow of new employees
• Poor work output

ON THE ORGANISATION

• Loss of time and skills due to sickness and staff conflict
• Continual staff turnover
• Continual reskilling
• Loss of productivity
• Loss of reputation in the market place
• Early retirement costs
• Workers compensation claims/insurance premiums
• Income support and related government benefits
• Toxic work environment

Case Study Three: A Community Worker

My life is devastated, the effects of the condition deny commitments of any kind, and confidence is zero, as is self-esteem. Motivation and will are a much reduced feature of life. I am void of physical, mental, social and emotional stamina. There are frequent periods of utter misery and black moods. The continuing effects of restless sleep, early waking and nightmares create feelings of guilt and anxiety. Preoccupation with and flashbacks of the experience create a deeply negative perspective. I am daily living in fear of a crisis occurring that I simply wont be able to cope with. Panic, dry mouth, aching limbs, tremors and palpitations are frequent.

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