Self-Harm And Its Association With Internet Addiction And Internet Exposure To Suicidal Thought In Adolescents

Self-Harm and it’s Association with Internet Addiction and Internet Exposure to Suicidal Thought in AdolescentsTeenagers all across the world are becoming increasingly concerned about self-harm, or purposeful harm to one's own body. The third most common cause of mortality for teenagers worldwide, according to the World Health Organization, is self-harm. According to research, self-harm, internet addiction, and exposure to suicide thoughts online are all strongly associated.Internet addiction is characterized by excessive internet use, which has a negative impact on one's relationships, relationships with others, and day-to-day functioning. Teenagers who use the internet too much are more prone to participate in harmful activities like self-harm. According to studies, teenagers who are internet addicts are more likely than those who are not to report engaging in self-harming activities. Addiction to the internet can cause social isolation, low self-esteem, and sadness, all of which can help people develop self-harming habits.Additionally, exposure to suicide ideas and actions online is a risk factor for teenage self-harm. Teenagers increasingly use social media sites and online forums to communicate their ideas and emotions. The exposure to suicide ideas and actions on these platforms, however, has the potential to normalize and romanticize self-harm, making it appear like a