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Using Syndromic Surveillance Data to Study the Impact of Media Content on Self-harm
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In 2016, a half million people were treated in U.S. emergency departments (EDs) as a result of self-harm. 1 Not only is self-harm a major cause of morbidity in the U.S., but it is also one of the best predictors of suicide. Given that approximately… read more… Such patterns may be indicative of suicide contagion (i.e., exposure to the suicide or suicidal behavior of a … which she indicates contributed to her decision to die by suicide. The series premiered March 31, 2017 and is … (may be unsuitable for those under age 18 years due to graphic content). Nevertheless, the series has become …