Bullying Triggers Strong Emotional and Threat Responses in the Brain

Bullying triggers strong emotional and threat responses in the brain

In a collaboration between Turun yliopisto and the University of Turku, researchers led by Birgitta Paranko and Lauri Nummenmaa explored the immediate effects of bullying on the brain.

How the brain responds to bullying

In a collaboration at the University of Turku, researchers led by Birgitta Paranko and Lauri Nummenmaa have explored the immediate effects of bullying on the brain.

Brain Scans Reveal How Bullying Sparks Instant Alarm and Distress

A new study shows that bullying activates distress pathways in the brain within seconds. Tweens and adults who viewed first-person bullying videos displayed heightened activity in social and emotional brain networks, alongside strong autonomic threat responses.