Bullying is a voluntary act performed by an individual to intentionally harm someone either physically, emotionally, or psychologically. Psychological or mental wellbeing can be termed when an individual is content with his or her life regarding their physical, emotional, and psychological health. Bullying in academic setups is a growing concern globally; it has become a serious matter in developing country like Pakistan and since last five years the concern has raised substantially in the Pakistani educational setups. Bullying is not only problematic for the victim but also any individual who witnesses it. It affects someone's physical and psychological well-being and raises their risk of self-injury and suicide. Taking into account the local relevance of the topic, this study was planned. The aim of the study was to establish a relationship concerning bullying and psychological well-being and emphasize the effect of bullying on an individual's psychological wellbeing. Quantitative data were gathered from different universities in Karachi, Pakistan. Questionnaire from a book “Bully-proof” by Gail Dore was used to measure bullying and the Ryff’s psychological wellbeing scale was administered to measure psychological wellbeing  the obtained data was analyzed Statistical program for social sciences using correlation and regression analysis. Results indicated that bullying negatively affects the psychological well-being of students.

Keywords: Bullying, Mental health, Psychological well-being, Stress.