Nguyễn Lê Gia LinhIt is not wrong to say that we are living in an era of mental health revolution, a time when people thrive to prioritise their mental wellbeing. But it can be a challenge for victims of bullying to join this movement. News in March about a bullied student in Vinh City committing suicide has sparked the question of whether bullying really poses threats to the victim’s mental wellbeing, or did the student overreact. But the people who ask that question typically do not consider that the answer is, “They have, but they only received backlash against themselves.”In a society where mental wellbeing is still deemed as unnecessary, fighting for mental wellness is perceived as “dramatic” or “overreacting”. When it comes to school bullying, it is hard to find the one to take responsibility aside from the bullies themselves.

Source: Viet Nam News June 18, 2023 08:52 UTC