A Chinese citizen died by suicide in a Melbourne immigration detention centre run by private contractor Secure Journeys after staff were warned of her suicidal ideation. The incident prompted a diplomatic intervention by the Chinese embassy and renewed scrutiny on contractor performance.
Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton is able to communicate and receiving medical care after self-harming during a disturbing TikTok livestream that prompted police intervention and his hospitalization in Miami.
Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton was hospitalised in Miami after livestreaming acts of self-harm on TikTok, prompting emergency services to respond to his home and safely transport him for medical attention.
A coronial inquest in Sydney is examining the 2023 fatal police shooting of 43-year-old Jesse Deacon, who lived with treatment-resistant schizophrenia, after he was reported self-harming. His mother, Judy Deacon, advocates for systemic change in police mental health responses, as testimony reveals officers lacked specific training and mental health history warnings.
Online networks are reportedly 'gamifying' violence and encouraging self-harm, targeting children in games like Roblox and Minecraft, with cases globally. Meanwhile, Iran declares 'full-scale war' with the US, and Andy Burnham becomes the UK's new prime minister, pledging to end rough sleeping.
A 14-year-old's stabbing in Stockholm is linked to the global "764" online network, which coerces vulnerable youth into violence and self-harm. Investigations reveal a widespread "gamification of harm" phenomenon, with cases spanning multiple countries and raising questions about remote responsibility.
An inquest began into the fatal police shooting of 43-year-old Jesse Deacon in Sydney in 2023. Officers responded to a self-harm call, kicked open his door, and shot him within a minute after a Taser failed. Deacon's mother advocates for systemic change in police mental health responses.
HM inspector of prisons Charlie Taylor's final report criticizes Labour ministers for "brutal" cuts to prison education, leading to increased drug use, self-harm, and violence. Taylor warns of risks from upcoming prisoner releases and highlights issues like drone smuggling and long delays for mentally unwell patients.
A 30-year-old man, Nagendra, died in a car fire on a Karnataka highway, suspected of self-harm using explosives after allegedly attacking a woman, Ramya, who escaped with injuries.
A parent whose daughter died from social media harm criticizes the UK's proposed social media ban for under-16s, arguing it fails to address algorithmic dangers and product safety, citing Australia's experience where similar bans were circumvented.
A study by the Molly Rose Foundation reveals that 47% of girls and 34% of all teens aged 13-17 encountered high-risk content (suicide, self-harm, eating disorders) on social media in a week. This is only a slight decrease since new safety measures were implemented last summer. The research highlights the ongoing challenge of children facing "a tsunami of harmful content" online.
Despite a lack of FDA approval and scientific evidence, stem cell treatments for autism are proliferating in the US. Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr. is seen as an ally to these clinics, with concerns raised about potential deregulation and families being sold false hope.
Florida is suing OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, alleging they knowingly released and marketed ChatGPT despite risks to children and the public. The lawsuit claims the company prioritized profit over safety, concealed dangers, and failed to implement adequate safeguards for minors, leading to alleged harm including self-harm and criminal planning.
A study of 1,445 individuals aged 24 and under who visited Seoul emergency rooms for suicide attempts or self-harm revealed that 7.1% revisited within 60 days. Women, those living alone, and individuals with prior psychiatric treatment history showed higher risks of repeat visits.
A new report reveals a record number of migrant suicides in ICE detention this year, with five since January 1, and over 1,000 self-harm incidents. DHS disputes the "spike" claim, citing low death rates, but advocates point to increased detention times and mental health challenges.
OpenAI updates ChatGPT with safety features to identify escalating risks in conversations, including suicide, self-harm, and violence, amid lawsuits and investigations.
