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This article was first published in September 2020.

Cyber-bullying, aka trolling, is when someone bullies another person online.

Online bullying can be very overwhelming as it can happen anywhere, or at any time, on your phone or other devices. But there are things you can do. Check out the tips below for practical steps to take if you or someone you know is being bullied online.

Based on advice from Martha Evans, Director of the Anti-Bullying Alliance.

If you need support

You should always tell someone about the things you’re worried about. You can tell a friend, parent, guardian, teacher, or another trusted adult. If you're struggling with your mental health, going to your GP can be a good place to start to find help. Your GP can let you know what support is available to you, suggest different types of treatment and offer regular check-ups to see how you’re doing.

If you’re in need of in-the-moment support you can contact , where you can speak to a counsellor. Their lines are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

There are more links to helpful organisations on ���˿��� Action Line.

For more advice on how to deal with bullying, you can visit the .