Bystanders Can Help Limit the Hurtful Effects of Cyberbullying Jul 25, 2016 By: Janet Olsen, Health & Nutrition Institute, Michigan State University Extension and Amy McCune, 4-H National Headquarters, NIFA/USDA Posted In Cyberbullying Tagged Online Thousands of young people are targets of bullying and cyberbullying every day, putting many at risk for outcomes such as depression or school absenteeism.