11/08/2026
What you watch shapes what you see. ๐
Recent headlines have put self-harm back in the spotlight, but one thing isn't talked about enough: social media algorithms.
If a young person searches for, watches or engages with self-harm content, their feed can quickly become filled with more of the same. What starts as curiosity or looking for someone who understands can unintentionally reinforce difficult thoughts and feelings.
If certain posts, videos or accounts leave you feeling worse, remember: you can take back control. Mute, unfollow, block or report content that isn't supporting your wellbeing, and seek out accounts that promote hope, recovery and positive mental health instead.
If you, or someone you know, is struggling with self-harm, our new guide When Hurting Feels Like Helping offers compassionate, practical advice to help young people, parents and carers better understand self-harm and find safer ways to cope.
๐ Read the guide here:https://arcweb.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/When-Hurting-Feels-Like-Helping-Understanding-Self-Harm-and-Finding-Safer-Ways-to-Cope.pdf
