Bullying scars ‘remain after 40 years’

School bullying leaves deep life-changing scars that are still evident after nearly 40 years, a study has shown.

People who suffered bullying as seven and 11-year-olds were disadvantaged physically, psychologically, and mentally at age 50, researchers found.

Not only were they at greater risk of depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts but they had difficulty with social relationships and attained lower educational standards.