Factors Associated with Assistance and Baiting in Response to Threat of Suicide in an Online Forum

Bibliographic Data

ID17820995
AuthorsJames G Phillips (0000-0002-3125-4009, Auckland University of Technology, corresponding author), Priya Thakral (Auckland University of Technology), Leon Mann (0000-0003-2495-1022, The University of Melbourne)
Year2026
Volume29
Issue2
Pages122-127
Publication date2026-01-23
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueCyberpsychology Behavior and Social Networking (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2152-2715 • E-ISSN: 2152-2723
PublisherMary Ann Liebert, Inc (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1177/21522715261417551
PMID41578422
OpenAlexW7125585961
LanguageEN
References cited40

0.36). While assistance was much greater than baiting, the incidence of baiting (∼5 percent) and the potential for harm is a concern. Even moderated online forums may present a risk for potentially suicidal people

Harassment · Harm · Injury prevention · Occupational safety and health · Poison control · Suicidal ideation · Suicide prevention · Digital Mental Health Interventions · Human Factors and Ergonomics · Mental Health via Writing · Suicide and Self-Harm Studies

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