The Social Networks of Mental Illness Related Cyberbullying on Twitter

Ying Cheng

Despite the significant development in psychiatry, stigma remains one of the biggest barriers preventing mentally-ill people from seeking help. Cyberbullying, a form of harassment using electronic means, affects people worldwide. This project investigates the manifestation of stigma through cyberbullying on Twitter. We found that mental-illness related words are frequently used to insult others. Such Environment with toxic messages belittles the pain mentally-ill people experience and perpetuates the stigma associated with mental diseases.
Major: 
Criminology
Exhibition Category: 
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Exhibition Format: 
Poster Presentation
Campus: 
University Park
Faculty Sponsor: 
Diane Felmlee
Location: 
Heritage Hall, HUB-Robeson Center
Poster Number: 
317