Cyberbullying is not just a digital problem — it's a human one. Understanding it is the first step to defeating it.
A government-funded research initiative exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence and mental health — specifically targeting the detection and impact of cyberbullying among Indian youth.
The rapid growth of digital platforms has created new vectors for harassment. This research uses deep learning to automatically identify cyberbullying patterns, enabling faster intervention and support for victims.
With millions of young Indians active on social media, the urgency of building robust detection systems has never been greater. Our model processes text, images, and behavioral signals to flag harmful content in real time.
Explore the Impact →The emotional toll of online harassment is real, lasting, and deeply damaging. Recognizing the signs enables early intervention.
Victims suffer from heightened anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress. Online harassment follows victims home, making escape feel impossible.
Mental HealthStudents experiencing cyberbullying show measurable drops in academic performance, school attendance, and long-term educational attainment.
EducationRepeated online abuse erodes trust and confidence, leading victims to withdraw from social activities, friendships, and community participation.
Social ImpactUnderstanding tactics used is essential. Cyberbullying takes many forms — recognize them to protect yourself and others.
Repeated sending of offensive or threatening messages
Monitoring and following someone's online activity obsessively
Publishing private personal information without consent
Creating fake profiles to damage someone's reputation
Deliberately ostracizing or publicly humiliating someone
"Know the Signs, Protect Yourself and Others"
Taking the first step toward healing requires courage — but you don't have to face this alone. Immediate help, professional guidance, and community support are within reach.
Screenshot and save all evidence of bullying before blocking the offender.
Speak to a parent, teacher, counselor, or any trusted person in your life.
Use built-in reporting tools on the platform where the bullying occurred.
A counselor or therapist can provide structured support for emotional recovery.
Simple, consistent habits dramatically reduce your exposure to online threats and harassment.
Enable automatic updates for your OS, apps, and browser. Security patches close vulnerabilities attackers exploit.
Pause before clicking links or opening attachments, even from known senders. Verify suspicious requests through a different channel.
Limit what you share publicly online. Oversharing enables stalkers, impersonators, and targeted harassment campaigns.
Use a password manager to generate complex passwords. Enable two-factor authentication on all important accounts.
Review privacy settings on every platform. Restrict who can message you, view your content, or tag you in posts.
Never argue with a bully online. Engaging amplifies conflict. Block immediately, report, and preserve evidence.
Empowering students and educators across India with knowledge, tools, and strategies to combat cyberbullying and build a safer digital environment.
A deep-dive awareness session conducted for the student body of Rani Laxibai College. The workshop focused on the bridge between digital behavior and psychological well-being in urban educational settings.
A foundational outreach program designed to sensitize first-generation digital users about the risks of the unsecured web. This session marked a key milestone in our regional awareness campaign.
A technical seminar presented at IIT Hyderabad, exploring the intersection of AI-driven threat detection and human-centric security. The discussion engaged with engineering students on building safer platforms.
A large-scale awareness drive at VIT Vellore, engaging thousands of tech-savvy students. The session emphasized the role of youth as digital first-responders and ethical bystanders.
This interactive workshop focused on the legal framework surrounding cyber-offenses in India. We discussed recent case studies to illustrate how digital evidence is handled and protected.
Empowering the next generation of educators and students with proactive strategies. This event focused on creating long-term institutional policies for digital kindness and safety.
An impactful session centered on the psychology of online grooming and social media influence. The workshop encouraged students to practice mindful digital citizenship.
A specialized follow-up session focused on regional data collection and local awareness campaigns. We worked closely with the student community to identify unique localized threats.
An expert talk at JNU exploring the sociological dimensions of cyber-harassment. The session analyzed how power dynamics shift in digital spaces and impact marginalized voices.
An advanced workshop presenting our latest Deep Learning models. We demonstrated how AI can be leveraged to identify subtle patterns of toxicity and provide real-time alerts to moderators.
This survey is a vital component of the DST project led by Maa Manikeshwari University in collaboration with VIT-AP University. Your responses directly support research into the impact of cyberbullying on the mental health of Indian youth.
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