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Social Media Experiences and Proximal Risk for Adolescent Suicidal Ideation

Social Media Experiences and Proximal Risk for Adolescent Suicidal Ideation

Update: 2024-11-07
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Social media has received considerable attention as a potential risk factor for adolescent suicide. In this Papers Podcast, Dr. Jessica Hamilton discusses her JCPP paper ‘Positive and negative social media experiences and proximal risk for suicidal ideation in adolescents’. There is an overview of the paper, key findings, and implications for practice.



Learning Objectives

1. The perceived narratives around social media and suicide risk.

2. The importance of the inclusion of young people in the research process.

3. The complex and nuanced relationship between social media and suicidal ideation.

4. Is too much emphasis placed on screen time with regards to suicide risk factors and mental health?

5. The different types of negative and positive social media experiences and the effects these have on suicidal ideation.

6. How this research can inform Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMH) professionals in terms of interventions and prevention of suicide in children and young people.

7. Insights for policymakers and stakeholders.
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Social Media Experiences and Proximal Risk for Adolescent Suicidal Ideation

Social Media Experiences and Proximal Risk for Adolescent Suicidal Ideation

The Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health