hey everyone,
just been doing some reading about suicide and have come across some interesting areas that i hadn't really thought about too much.
do u think the role of myspace/facebook/etc. has an impact on suicide?
what do you think about suicide in regards to suicide bombers?
and what about yout thought on assistes suicide (aka euthanasia)?
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
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Graham,
This may be somewhat related - checkout reachout.com.au (or something like that). It was originally a suicide prevention site; I think it had been broadened more to include many coping/mental health issues. I saw recently they've just released an online virtual game to help people deal with their problems. See what you think.
Hey Graham,
I'm not sure about myface/facebook etc but I think the internet in general - like other forms of media -contribute to low self-esteem. I guess facebook etc presents a perfect oppurtunity for harrasment, bullying, imitation etc.
I've never understood suicide bombers.
I am for euthanasia. I prefer quality not quantity.
Hi Graham, I'm not sure if this is the direction you're heading but I've heard and seen a lot about people reaching out to others online and finding support from others who are also willing to end their own lives. I cant remember exactly where i saw it but there was a group of teenage girls who actually found each other online then planned and executed their own suicides together. It is sad, but the reality is that the internet is just a gateway to young people to meet others they relate to and to learn from.
This link is to a story about those two girls...
http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=386820
ali,
yes that was the direction i was heading in. i watched 60 minutes a while ago, and although possibly not the most integrity driven journalism, they had a story on 2 girls who commited suicide and found the info on the internet and talked about it on myspace.
here is another article on a similar idea (see link below).
http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2007/04/23/1177180569460.html
i think there is a good possibility to stop some suicides through looking at myspace. i guess kids dont feel comfortable talking about their issues, and so express themselves online (eg. myspace) and hint at possible suicide. by parents simply checking their kids myspace site a terrible tragedy may be avoided?
mikey,
i personally agree with your euthansia comment. people should have the right to do it, but there are so many factors involved. if people are 'of right mind' then i dont see a problem. but then again, its hard to prove 'right mind'. if i was in unbearble pain and had no better prospect the idea would certainly cross my mind.
James,
the reach out website is really good. cool game. i like the way it appear to be focused to kids of all ages, and seems like something they could easily relate to. also, i think the web is a great suicide resource due to it being anonomous, free, and easy to access.
ive also added some links on my blog to useful suicide websites.
Hi Graham..
I have really enjoyed reading your various suicide posts.
I definately think the 'social' side of the internet (ie facebook, myspace) can impact upon suicidal thoughts. It is becoming the new form of bullying in schools and is most certainly a way of connecting with others who feel the same suicidal thoughts... even to go so far as 'tip' sharing.
I wonder whether there is anything combining our two topics 'Suicide' and 'Attractivenes'... and maybe even Kara's topic of 'Popularity'. It would be interesting to find whether attractive people/popular people still have a presence within suicidal statistics..
Good luck...
Beck. xx
Hi Graham,
I'm not sure which aspects of suicide you're thinking of tackling but 'headspace' is a peak Australian organisation that aims to prevent suicide among young people. The website is at:
http://www.headspace.org.au/
A 'Centre of Excellence' also forms part of this organisation which gathers current evidence and research which you may find useful:
http://www.headspace.org.au/default.aspx?page=centre
Cheers
Karen
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