Online extreme challenges putting children at risk: what we know to date

• Published in: Minerva pediatrics Vol. 75; no. 1; p. 98
• Main Authors: Astorri, Elisa, Clerici, Giovanna, Gallo, Giulia, Raina, Paola, Pellai, Alberto
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Italy 01.02.2023
• Subjects: Adolescent; Child; Humans; Peer Influence; Self-Injurious Behavior - prevention & control; Social Media; Suicide

Extreme online challenges consist in taking part in challenges proposed on web and sharing the results in videos posted on social media. The use of social networks is widespread among the very young, giving easy access to potentially dangerous content with consequences on health. The aim of this lit...