Internet forums can have a positive influence on self-harmers, say researchers

By Jochan Embley
The Independent
Originally published October 31, 2013

Internet forums and chatrooms can have a positive influence on young people at risk from self-harm or suicide, researchers have found.

The review, which comes from researchers at Oxford University, does admit that there are also negative, potentially dangerous aspects to forums, however.

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