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Naomi Nix / Washington Post: Researchers: self-harm posts are on the rise on Twitter, including graphic photos and high engagement; one hashtag grew to 30,000 tweets by July 2022 — Self-harm related hashtags have increased roughly 500 percent since October, a new report says — A Twitter user in apparent distress turned … Naomi Nix / Washington Post: Researchers: self-harm posts are on the rise on Twitter, including graphic photos and high engagement; one hashtag grew to…

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Experts and campaigners working to prevent cruel and inaccurate representation of self-harm have created new resources to encourage better portrayal of those in mental distress. …

Twitch has been tightening its content policies in recent months, and that now includes mentions of self-harm. The livestreaming service has updated its Community Guidelines to include examples of the self-harm behavior it doesn't allow. The clarified policy is meant to foster "meaningful conversation" about mental and physical health while preventing further harm. Broadcasters can share stories of self-harm or suicide, but can't describe them in "graphic detail" or share suicide notes. Studies show this could lead to…