Research: Viewing self-harm images on the Internet usually leads to harm

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Viewing self-harm images on the Internet and in social media usually causes harm, according to a new review of evidence. This comes from clinical researchers from Oxford University’s Department of Psychiatry and Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust.

The topic has received considerable attention in the media and in debates by politicians. Due to the connection of viewing images related to self-harm and suicide has been associated with deaths by suicide of young people, this has led to calls for legislation.

The researchers have reviewed the evidence from various areas of research that have considered the impact of viewing images of self-harm on the Internet and in social media. While this review indic