Journal of Medical Internet Research (Oct 2024)

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

  • Nora Clancy Kelsall,
  • Catherine Gimbrone,
  • Mark Olfson,
  • Madelyn Gould,
  • Jeffrey Shaman,
  • Katherine Keyes

DOI
https://doi.org/10.2196/52354
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 26
p. e52354

Abstract

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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.