Internet Search Activity for Intentional Self-Harm Forums After a High-Profile News Publication: Interrupted Time Series Analysis.

Kelsall, Nora Clancy; Gimbrone, Catherine; Olfson, Mark; Gould, Madelyn; Shaman, Jeffrey; Keyes, Katherine · J Med Internet Res · 2024

cross_sectional · Level IV

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Abstract

Searches for "pro-suicide" websites in the United States peaked during the week a high-profile news story was published and remained elevated for 6 months afterward, highlighting the need to avoid mentioning specific sources of explicit suicide instructions in media publications.

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