A qualitative study on parents’ illness perceptions and psychosomatic experiences of adolescent patients with emotional disorders caused by school bullying

Parents generally lack knowledge about emotional disorders resulting from school bullying and have cognitive misunderstandings. They experience severe negative psychosomatic symptoms. Medical staff should pay close attention to parents' cognitive status and their adverse psychosomatic experiences, helping them restore good social functioning and quality of life. Establishing a comprehensive management and support system for adolescent patients with emotional disorders caused by school bullying can promote early recovery from psychological distress, restore mental peace, and facilitate a full return to their roles.