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The Disturbing Trend Of Live-streamed Suicides
The Disturbing Trend Of Live-streamed Suicides

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The Disturbing Trend Of Live-streamed Suicides

Trigger warning: this post contains descriptions of suicides that might be disturbing. If the content upsets or distresses you, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14. Just like that, Naika Venant was live. The 14-year-old girl was on Facebook, broadcasting from a bathroom at her foster home in southeastern Florida. Then, she was hanging from a scarf tied [...]

By Generation Next|2021-03-01T17:19:02+11:00February 13th, 2017|Categories: Suicide|Tags: commit suicide, in real time, live-streamed suicide, livestream, Mental Health, public suicide, Social Media, suicide|0 Comments

6 Myths About Suicide Every Educator And Parent Should Know

LA Johnson/NPR Every day, thousands of teens attempt suicide in the U.S. — the most extreme outcome for the millions of children in this country who struggle with mental health issues. As we've reported all week, schools play a key role, along with parents and medical professionals, in identifying children who may be [...]

By Generation Next|2016-09-12T09:49:09+10:00September 12th, 2016|Categories: Mental Health & Wellbeing, Mental Illness, Suicide|Tags: commit suicide, Mental Health, mental illness, risk of suicide, suicidal ideation, suicidal thoughts, suicide, suicide prevention, youth mental health|0 Comments