Social media use of adolescents who died by suicide: lessons from a psychological autopsy study

• Main Authors: Elias Balt (Author), Saskia Mérelle (Author), Jo Robinson (Author), Arne Popma (Author), Daan Creemers (Author), Isa van den Brand (Author), Diana van Bergen (Author), Sanne Rasing (Author), Wico Mulder (Author), Renske Gilissen (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2023-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background while there are many benefits for young people to use social media, adverse effects such as cyberbullying, online challenges, social comparison and imitation may provoke and aggravate suicidal thoughts and behaviors. The influence of social media on mental health and suicidal tho...