A new study from researchers at Northeastern University found that, when it comes to self-harm and suicide, large language ...

AI researchers at Northeastern University found it troublingly easy to bypass self-harm and suicide safeguards on ChatGPT, ...

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Constant phone checking is an act of digital self-harm, potentially making us more depressed, anxious, and lonely. A digital detox can be more powerful than taking an antidepressant.

Self harm typically occurs behind closed doors, and it's important to get help as soon as possible. If you intervene, Pena suggests you approach the person with sincerity, and a willingness to help.

In this sense, self-compassion can be fierce and strong: Think “mama bear” energy. “Part of caring for ourselves means trying to end harm on the societal level as well,” Dr. Neff said.

Now, many high schools are adding apps and filters to student-issued computers to flag words or web searches that could be related to self-harm or suicidal thoughts.

TAKEAWAY: From 2005 to 2021, the rate of self-harm increased from 191 injuries per 100,000 person-years to 453.2 injuries per 100,000 person-years, with a greater increase in girls than in boys.

NEW ORLEANS — The National Institutes of Health says cases of self-harm and even a person taking their own life increase during the spring and summer months. Sadly, it's a trend that hit home at ...