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The current study aimed to examine the moderating role of supportive adults in the associations between bullying involvement (in-person and cyber) and mental health problems (psychological symptoms and low life satisfaction).<\/jats:p><jats:p><jats:bold>Methods:<\/jats:bold> Data from 45 countries and regions taking part in the 2017\/18 Health Behaviour in School-Aged Children study (<jats:italic>N<\/jats:italic> = 230,757) were used. Multivariable Poisson regression models were used to estimate relative risks of bullying on mental health. Effect estimates were compared across the number of supportive adults to examine a possible cumulative protective effect of relationships with supportive adults.<\/jats:p><jats:p><jats:bold>Results:<\/jats:bold> Bullying involvement was consistently associated with poor mental health across the 45 countries. 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