The Hidden Epidemic
30% of workers experience workplace bullying. Unlike schoolyard bullying, workplace bullying is often subtle -- manipulation, exclusion, undermining, and gaslighting that erodes mental health over months or years.
Impact on Mental Health
- Anxiety and hypervigilance at work
- Depression and loss of professional identity
- PTSD-like symptoms
- Sleep disruption and physical health decline
- Reduced self-confidence and career stagnation
What to Do
- Document everything: Dates, witnesses, what was said or done
- Set boundaries: Communicate clearly and in writing
- Report: Use formal channels -- HR, union, management
- Get support: Talk to people who believe you. Share anonymously on SatKarya
- Protect your mental health: Breathing exercises before and after work
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