J Psychosoc Nurs Ment Health Serv. 2025 Dec;63(12):43-50. doi: 10.3928/02793695-20251020-04. Epub 2025 Dec 1.
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE: There has been increased concern about the effects of social media (SM) use on youth mental health. The current pilot study explored differences in SM use in youth with prior suicide attempts compared to youth with no prior suicide attempts.
METHOD: This was a cross-sectional, case-control study comparing youth with and without suicide attempt history on patterns of SM use and perceived effects of SM on mental health.
RESULTS: Groups did not differ significantly on social support derived from online interactions or in their SM use (e.g., passively or actively), except those with suicide attempt history used SM to communicate about mental health. Youth with suicide attempt history reported significantly higher problematic SM use, more interference with sleep, and increased negative social comparison compared to their peers without suicide attempts.
CONCLUSION: SM use policies must address positive and negative effects derived from SM, including exposure to online content about self-harm.
PMID:41364519 | DOI:10.3928/02793695-20251020-04
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