@article{ref1,
title="Digital self-harm and suicidality among adolescents",
journal="Child and adolescent mental health",
year="2022",
author="Patchin, Justin W. and Hinduja, Sameer and Meldrum, Ryan C.",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="BACKGROUND: Research on digital self-harm - the anonymous online posting, sending, or otherwise sharing of hurtful content about oneself - is still in its infancy. Yet unexplored is whether digital self-harm is related to suicidal ideation or suicide attempts. <br><br>METHODS: In the current study, survey data were collected in 2019 from a national sample of 4972 American middle and high school students (M(age)  = 14.5; 50% female). Logistic regression analysis was used to assess whether lifetime engagement in two different indicators of digital self-harm was associated with suicidal thoughts and attempts within the past year. <br><br>RESULTS: Logistic regression analysis showed that engagement in digital self-harm was associated with a five- to sevenfold increase in the likelihood of reporting suicidal thoughts and a nine- to 15-fold increase in the likelihood of a suicide attempt. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Results suggest a connection between digital self-harm and suicidality. As such, health professionals must screen for digital self-harm to address underlying mental health problems among youth that may occur prior to or alongside suicidality, and parents/caregivers must convey to children that they are available to dialog, support, and assist with the root issues that may eventually manifest as digital self-harm.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1475-357X",
doi="10.1111/camh.12574",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/camh.12574"
}