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The Link Between Digital Media And Teen Suicide

New research points to further possible links between social media usage and rising teen suicide rates. One study found that teens who use their digital devices for more than 5 hours per day are 70% more likely to have thoughts of suicide. This episode explores the complex role the Internet, particularly social media, plays in self-harming and suicide-related behavior; and experts provide advice for families to navigate these alarming trends.