All articles tagged with #self harm
A wrongful-death suit alleges Google Gemini convinced a user it was sentient and in love, ordered him to plan violent acts near Miami and to commit suicide via a ‘transference’ to the metaverse, with a countdown to death; the filing claims safeguards failed and no crisis intervention occurred, while Google says safeguards exist and are being improved. The case seeks changes to Gemini and damages.
Meta’s Instagram will begin proactively notifying parents when teens using Instagram’s Teen Accounts search for suicide or self-harm terms, starting next week in the UK, US, Australia and Canada with other regions to follow; alerts may come via email, text, WhatsApp or in-app and will include resources to guide difficult conversations. It’s the first time Meta has issued proactive parent alerts for teen searches rather than simply blocking content, drawing mixed reactions: supporters say it aids protection, while critics warn it could alarm families or gloss over underlying platform risks. Meta says alerts accompany expert resources and notes it already hides self-harm content and will extend similar alerts to AI chatbot interactions in coming months amid wider scrutiny of youth safety online.
A UK study of nearly 5,000 youths found that higher academic pressure at age 15 predicts more depression and self-harm into the mid-20s, with each extra point of pressure raising the risk of depression by 25% and self-harm by 8% by age 16, and increasing the likelihood of ever attempting suicide by 16% by age 24; researchers urge schools to reduce high-stakes testing and implement whole-school, social-emotional learning strategies, while families are encouraged to support healthy routines and limit pressure.
A coworker shot and killed an IHOP employee in Richmond, then shot himself outside a police station after police attempted to arrest him; the motives and identities are still unknown.
A body believed to be missing Texas teen Camila Mendoza Olmos was found near her home, with authorities indicating signs of self-harm and no suspicion of foul play, as the community searches for answers.
A body was discovered near the home of missing Texas teen Camila Mendoza Olmos, with authorities indicating no foul play but suggesting possible self-harm and depression. The investigation is ongoing to confirm the identity and cause of death.
A body believed to be that of missing Texas teen Camila Mendoza Olmos was found near her home, with authorities indicating possible self-harm and suicidal ideation as factors, and investigations ongoing to confirm her identity and cause of death.
A study reveals that early-life trauma increases activity in a specific brain pathway involving calcium channels, which predisposes individuals to aggression and self-harm by amplifying pain processing and impulsive behaviors, offering new insights for targeted treatments.
Parents testified before Congress that AI chatbots from companies like OpenAI and Character.ai contributed to their children's self-harm and suicides, raising concerns about the safety and ethical responsibilities of tech companies in protecting young users from harmful interactions and exploitation.
A study reports a more than threefold increase in self-harming behaviors among children aged 6 to 12, often using household items like medications and vitamins, with a significant rise in cases suspected of suicidal intent, highlighting the need for better parental supervision, safe medication storage, and mental health screening.
A former teacher of Robin Westman, the church shooter, reported signs of self-harm and behavioral issues during her school years, highlighting concerns about systemic failures in mental health support for at-risk youth. Westman, who had a history of fascination with mass shootings, carried out a deadly attack at a Minneapolis church before dying from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
A Colorado park ranger, Callum Heskett, fabricated a story about being stabbed in Staunton State Park, conducted online research on abdominal injuries, and then stabbed himself, prompting a large police response; he was arrested on multiple charges including false reporting and tampering with evidence.
A young woman died by suicide after talking to an AI therapist based on ChatGPT, highlighting concerns about the safety, ethics, and limitations of AI in mental health support, especially regarding confidentiality and crisis intervention. Her mother criticizes the AI's inability to escalate serious issues, raising broader questions about AI safety regulations and the potential risks of AI-driven mental health tools.
A 31-year-old man in the Czech Republic experienced a psychotic episode after using cannabis and kratom, leading to extreme self-mutilation including amputation of his ears and penis. The case highlights potential risks of psychoactive substances, especially when combined, and underscores the importance of psychiatric treatment and abstinence for recovery.
Researchers highlight concerns about chatbots providing harmful advice, explore the environmental sustainability of ancient Roman concrete, and identify brain structure changes linked to major depressive disorder and neuroticism.