The following content is for informational purposes only and is not intended to encourage or guide imitating any unsafe behavior. If you or someone close to you is experiencing emotional distress or the urge to self-harm, please seek professional help immediately or talk to a trusted adult. The following information summarizes some online topics and challenges mentioned in the media and research that may have a negative impact on teenagers: 1. Blue Whale Challenge: Media reports have said that this "challenge" leads participants to dangerous behaviors through a series of tasks (sometimes including content about self-harm or suicidal thoughts). Although there is controversy about the specific details and popularity of this phenomenon, the discussion of this topic itself may resonate with vulnerable people and trigger thoughts of self-harm. 2. Self-harm and related tags and communities: On some social media platforms, there are online communities or discussion areas centered on self-harm. In these communities, certain topics, pictures, or videos may inadvertently "glorify" or "romanticize" self-harm behaviors, thereby having a negative impact on already vulnerable teenagers. 3. “Challenge” videos and imitation behaviors: In addition to challenges that explicitly mention self-harm, some popular online challenges (such as videos showing extreme and risky behaviors) may also become objects of imitation for some teenagers. Although these activities themselves are not necessarily directly related to self-harm, imitating risky behaviors may become an unhealthy emotional outlet for teenagers who have difficulty regulating emotions and self-identification. 4. Content related to topics such as suicide and depression: Some topics discussing suicide, depression or negative emotional experiences, if lacking proper explanation or support, may cause some teenagers to mistakenly believe that these behaviors are a way to solve difficulties, and then stimulate the urge to self-harm. It is important to note that: • The way information is disseminated and the way content is presented are very important. The impact of the same topic on different platforms or groups may be very different. • Some so-called “challenge” activities or online trends may be exaggerated in some media, but in fact, the direct causes of self-harm are often multifaceted and are affected by the family environment, mental health status and social support. • Teenagers themselves are in the stage of gradually establishing values and emotional regulation, and are easily influenced by external information. Therefore, any overly extreme or inflammatory content on the Internet may become a potential inducement. Recommendations: • Parents, teachers and community workers should strengthen mental health education for teenagers and cultivate their ability to identify online information. • If teenagers are found to frequently browse or participate in online topics and challenges that may cause negative emotions, communicate with them in a timely manner and encourage them to seek psychological counseling or professional help. • Social media platforms and related institutions should also strengthen the management of these contents and provide positive emotional support resources. Once again, if you or someone you know is facing the urge to self-harm, please contact a professional mental health service agency or call the local crisis intervention hotline to obtain timely and professional help.