Cyber victimisation and depression among adolescents in Tunisia: a case report study and review of literature

Abstract

Introduction: Cyber victimization is a form of violence that is perpetrated through social media, and its victims are primarily adolescents and young adults. This can have a negative impact on their psychosocial well-being. Objectives: To investigate the relationship between cyber victimization, depression, and suicide, identifying risk factors, prevention and intervention strategies through an case report. Methods: We report the clinical case of a 16-year-old Tunisian man who developed a depressive disorder after being cyber-victimized. We also conducted a literature review in PubMed database keywords: depression, suicide, cybervictimisation, adolescents to identify risk factors, prevention and intervention strategies. Results: The adolescent was a member of a youth group called The Gung, which organized climbing challenges that were then broadcast on Facebook. He was the victim of cyberbullying after failing a challenge that was broadcast live. As a result, he was rejected by his gr