Psychological bullying is similar to playing mind games and can be particularly intimidating for its victim. Malicious rumours are an insidious form of this bullying which attacks a person’s self-image, while hurtful facial looks expressing aggression and/or dislike are more subtle but equally damaging. This type of bullying intended to cause severe emotional distress is more prevalent among girls.   

Psychological bullying includes:

·         Excluding

·         Isolating

·         Gossiping

·         Spreading rumours or lies 

·         Demeaning

·         Ridiculing

·         Passing notes or drawings

·         Writing remarks in public places

·         Using peer pressure to intimidate

·         Threatening gestures or looks