Sibling bullying increases depression risk
Being bullied regularly by a sibling could put children at risk of depression when they are older, a study led by the University of Oxford suggests.
Around 7,000 children aged 12 were asked if they had experienced a sibling saying hurtful things, hitting, ignoring or lying about them.
The children were followed up at 18 and asked about their mental health.
A charity said parents should deal with sibling rivalry before it escalates.
Previous research has suggested that victims of peer bullying can be more susceptible to depression, anxiety and self-harm.
This study claims to be the first to examine bullying by brothers or sisters during childhood for the same psychiatric problems in early adulthood.
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