A new study reveals that over half of surveyed students faced at least one form of negative experience—including verbal harassment—within the past year, according to research from Glisten and the Trevor Project. The findings highlight persistent challenges in student well-being, raising concerns about the prevalence of hostile interactions in educational settings. While the report does not specify the exact nature of these incidents beyond verbal harassment, the data underscores a broader need for support systems in schools. The full study offers deeper insights into how these experiences may impact students’ mental health and academic lives.
More than half of these students experienced one negative event, such as verbal harassment, in the last year, Glisten and Trevor Project find.
