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Suicide-related Internet use: A review
Katherine Mok1, Anthony F Jorm2, Jane Pirkis2
1Centre for Mental Health, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Carlton, Australia kmok@student.unimelb.edu.au.
The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry
|February 21, 2015
Summary
People use the internet for suicide-related information and discussions. While online activity correlates with suicidal ideation, the direct impact on suicidal behaviors remains unclear, necessitating further research.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Public Health
- Internet Studies
Background:
- The internet is increasingly used for accessing health information, including sensitive topics like suicide.
- Understanding online behaviors related to suicide is crucial for public health interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review research on internet use for suicide-related reasons.
- To analyze the influence of such internet use on individuals.
- To identify research gaps and future directions.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive online literature search was performed across major databases (PsycINFO, PubMed, Ovid MEDLINE, CINAHL) from 1991 to 2014.
- Studies examining internet use for suicide-related reasons, its influence, and primary data (including case studies) were included.
Main Results:
- Suicide-related internet search trends show potential for monitoring population suicide risk.
- Online communication among suicidal individuals offers insights into their experiences.
- While linked to increased suicidal ideation, the causal influence of internet use on suicidal ideation over time is mixed.
- There's a scarcity of studies directly involving suicidal internet users and limited research on pro-suicide or prevention websites' influence.
Conclusions:
- Individuals utilize the internet for suicide-related information seeking and peer support.
- The causal relationship between internet use and suicidal thoughts/behaviors requires further investigation.
- Future research should focus on direct engagement with internet users to understand the impact of various online suicide-related interactions.
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