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Bullying Help and Advice: Support for School and Online Bullying in Birmingham.

If you or someone you know is experiencing bullying in Birmingham, you’re not alone. Inspiring Futures Media offers practical advice and connects you with trusted local support services to help you stay safe and confident—whether bullying happens at school, online, or in your community.

Understanding Bullying in Birmingham

Bullying can take many forms—physical, verbal, social exclusion, or cyberbullying online—and can have a serious impact on mental health and wellbeing. Recognising bullying early and knowing how to respond is vital to protect yourself and others.

Practical Advice for Dealing with Bullying

  1. Speak Up and Tell Someone You Trust
    Talk to a trusted adult such as a parent, teacher, or school counselor. You don’t have to face bullying alone.

  2. Keep a Record of Incidents
    Write down what happened, when, where, and who was involved. Save any online messages or screenshots.

  3. Avoid Responding or Retaliating
    Responding with anger can escalate the problem. Stay calm and seek help.

  4. Use School Support Services
    Schools in Birmingham have a duty to protect you. Report bullying to teachers, headteachers, or safeguarding leads.

  5. Block and Report Online Bullies
    Use block and report functions on social media and gaming platforms to stop cyberbullying.

  6. Take Care of Your Mental Health
    Talk to family, friends, or professionals. Engage in activities you enjoy to maintain wellbeing.

  7. Know Your Rights
    Everyone deserves to feel safe and respected. If bullying isn’t properly addressed, escalate concerns to school governors, Birmingham City Council, or local authorities.

  8. Reach Out to Local Support Organisations
    Birmingham has local charities and support groups offering confidential advice and counselling.

Where to Get Further Help in Birmingham

  • Childline: Free confidential helpline for young people — 0800 1111

  • Bullying UK: Support for all forms of bullying — 0808 800 2222

  • Family Lives: Family support helpline — 0808 800 2222

  • National Bullying Helpline: Help for adults and children — 0300 323 0169

  • Anti-Bullying Alliance: National advice and resources

  • Birmingham City Council: Local support and safeguarding services — birmingham.gov.uk

Mental Health and Wellbeing Support in Birmingham

  • YoungMinds: Mental health support for young people

  • Samaritans: Confidential support — 116 123

  • Papyrus: Suicide prevention support for young people

Final Encouragement

Bullying is never your fault. Support is available right here in Birmingham. Speak up, stay safe, and let Inspiring Futures Media help guide you to a brighter future.

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Who We Are?

Inspiring Futures Media is the professional organisation and publishing house that powers campaigns, books, and digital tools to support emotional wellbeing.

At the heart of our work is: The Cost of Silence®

Our registered trademark and emotional movement — dedicated to helping people, especially youth, speak up, get help, and heal.

Everything we do flows through this mission:

"The cost of silence is too high. Let’s give every voice the power to be heard."
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Why Our Mission Matters!

1 in 6 children has a diagnosable mental health condition

  • 1 in 3 young people has experienced cyberbullying

  • Suicide is among the leading causes of death for people under 25

Despite growing awareness, far too many still suffer in silence. Whether it’s emotional pain, bullying, anger, or suicidal thoughts — the silence around these issues is costing us lives.

We created Inspiring Futures Media and The Cost of Silence® to break that silence with real, relatable, life-saving tools.

 The Cost of Silence® doesn’t just affect individuals — it affects families, schools, and entire communities. Our mission is to speak where others stay silent, and to help others do the same.”
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Our Mental Health Support Books.

Explore our collection of books designed to guide, comfort, and empower readers facing emotional challenges.

It’s Okay Not to Be OK

A supportive guide for anyone pretending to be fine. You don’t have to hide your feelings — this book gives you space to be real.

It’s OK to Struggle

You’re not failing. You’re surviving. This book offers honest stories and tools for people facing emotional or mental health struggles.

Betrayal

Betrayal is a powerful novel that explores how abuse and neglect warp lives. It tells the story of young people silenced by fear from those who should protect them. As truths emerge, characters confront hidden pain, broken trust, and the cost of freedom.

🛒 Available now from Inspiring Futures Media.
Perfect for: parents, teens, teachers, therapists, support workers.

“Through powerful publishing and purpose-driven work, we’re turning silence into stories — and stories into change.”
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Our Vision.

  • We envision a world where silence no longer hides pain, and every voice has the power to be heard.

  • At Inspiring Futures Media, we build platforms that publish truth, design with purpose, and deliver powerful stories that change lives. Through our movement, The Cost of Silence®, we give voice to those who’ve been silenced — by fear, by stigma, by struggle.

  • We are working toward a future where:

  • Emotional health is treated with the same urgency as physical health

  • Struggling is understood as part of the human experience — not a weakness

  • Young people feel safe to speak, and parents feel equipped to support them

  • Silence doesn’t isolate — it invites conversation, healing, and change

  • Stories are not just told — they’re used to save lives

"The cost of silence is too high. We’re here to change the narrative — one book, one voice, one future at a time."
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Join the Movement.

Whether you're a parent, teacher, professional, or young person — you are not alone.

Take the first step:

"We don't need perfect words — just honest ones. Join the movement to end the silence."

Inspiring Futures Media is more than a publisher — we are a voice for those who have been silenced. Through books, campaigns, and education, we support mental health, prevent bullying, and guide people from darkness into light.

Because the cost of silence is too high. Let’s break it — together.

Get in Touch

Whether you're reaching out for support, collaboration, book orders, school resources, or just to share your story — we’re listening. Every message matters. Every voice counts.

Email Us

Email us at: info@inspiringfuturesmedia.com

Call Us

Feel free to reach out at 07427 872000 for any questions or support.

Visit Us

Office 1, Izabella House, 24-26 Regent Place, City Centre, Birmingham, B1 3NJ.