The Challenge of Graphic Violence in the Digital Age

The spread of real-life death videos on social media is causing long-term psychological harm, increasing fear and anxiety among viewers, and raising concerns about content moderation and societal impact. Experts warn that such graphic content, often shared without consent, can have lasting negative effects on mental health and may inadvertently promote violence or radicalization. Calls for better moderation and social media regulation are growing, alongside advice to reduce social media use to protect mental well-being.