Social media can help with recovery for those who self-injure, U of G prof finds

(University of Guelph) Those who engage in non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) often go online for information and support.The researcher measured how online comments about self-injury affected the attitudes about recovery in people who have engaged in self-injury.While there is growing concern that accessing NSSI content online may hinder recovery, the researcher found exposure to positive comments improved participants' attitudes about recovery and pessimistic comments didn't increase a sense of hopelessness.
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news