Motivations and perceived harms and benefits of online communication about self-harm: An interview study with young people.

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Motivations and perceived harms and benefits of online communication about self-harm: An interview study with young people.

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BackgroundSelf-harm behaviour is prevalent among young people and online communication about self-harm is frequent. These online communications are associated with potential harms and potential benefits. To date, few studies have explored the motivations and mechanisms involved in youth online communication about self-harm.ObjectiveThis study aimed to explore why young people communicate online about self-harm and the perceived benefits and harms of these communications.MethodsTwenty young pe...

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Date created

2023-01

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Thorn, Pinar / La Sala, Louise / Hetrick, Sarah / Rice, Simon / Lamblin, Michelle / Robinson, Jo

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https://hdl.handle.net/2292/64854

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Self-harm / online / self-injurious behavior / social media / young adult / Clinical Research / Behavioral and Social Science / 7.1 Individual care needs / 7 Management of diseases and conditions / Mental health / 3 Good Health and Well Being

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