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Unveiling the Truth Behind Digital Self-Harm

Author
Dr. Kathy Koch, Wayne Stender
Published
Fri 27 Jun 2025
Episode Link
https://celebratekids.libsyn.com/unveiling-the-truth-behind-digital-self-harm

Exploring the concept of digital self-harm, Dr. Kathy delves into the trend of individuals anonymously posting hurtful content about themselves online. She and Wayne Stender discuss the implications of this behavior and highlight research conducted by groups at Florida Atlantic University and the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Findings from surveys conducted with teens aged 13 to 17 shed light on the prevalence of digital self-harm, revealing concerning insights about this emerging form of self-directed abuse.

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