Online Health Psycho-Education and Cognitive-Behavioural Intervention Program (step-up) for Young People to Combat Cyberbullying

Every session has the same structure (starting with a quiz, facts and new content, exercises to practice, and ending with a self-compassion exercise) the 9 topics of the online sessions are: - Cyber Bullying Facts - Understanding Feelings - Staying Calm/Thinking Calmly - Being Confident in our Interactions with Others - Worry/Overcoming fear by facing fear - More ways to stay calm - Self-esteem - Problem Solving - Communicating Assertively We do not need an activity log as the program itself monitors adherence. Any activities will be automatically emailed to the University of Sydney email account. Participants (aged 16-19 years) will be recruited directly to the program through advertisement and on-line media, including Facebook. The online program includes psycho-education about cyber bullying and cognitive-behavioural strategies aimed at reducing the likelihood that a young person will experience cyber bullying or reducing the impact of any bullying experienced. The online intervention includes 7 core online sessions (each between 10 to 15 minutes ); two - three new session will be opened up to participants every week, and participants will be able to complete the sessions at their own convenience. When assessments have been completed, 2 additional booster sessions will be opened up for participants to complete. Study is an open trial with pre post and follow-up assessments. The content of the sessions has been restructured into core information (7 sessions) and 2 booster sessions. As 2 to 3 sessions will be completed each week. the 7 core sessions will be completed within 3 to 4 weeks (around 1 month).