NIH MeSH · D058445Psychiatry and Psychology
Bullying
Definition
Aggressive behavior by a more powerful party that results in physical harm to or emotional distress of the victim.
MeSH classification
- F01.145.126.125.550
- F01.145.813.213.500
- I01.880.735.070
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Common questions about Bullying
What does Bullying mean in medicine?
Aggressive behavior by a more powerful party that results in physical harm to or emotional distress of the victim. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Bullying known by any other names?
Bullying is the canonical name in the MeSH vocabulary. There are no commonly used alternate names for this concept in the official NIH database.
Where does Bullying sit in the medical classification?
Bullying falls under the broader medical category "Psychiatry and Psychology" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: F01.145.126.125.550, F01.145.813.213.500, I01.880.735.070). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D058445) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗