Bullying In The Spotlight Following Recent Suicides

Last updated on Tuesday, November 2, 2010

(UNDATED) - Bullying has been in the spotlight recently after a number of teenagers have committed suicide, the victims of bullying.

Indianapolis Doctor Greg Sipes says more boys are bullied than girls, and more likely to commit suicide because of it.

Dr Sipes say more gay teens are also being bullied.

A national study released last week says nearly half of high school students have bullied someone in the past year.

Two recent Lawrence County suicides are believed to be connected with bullying.

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