Internet Search Activity for Intentional Self-Harm Forums After a High-Profile News Publication: Interrupted Time Series Analysis
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- 15 October 2024
- journal article
- research article
- Published by JMIR Publications Inc. in Journal of Medical Internet Research
- Vol. 26, e52354
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.Keywords
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