ArticleGlobal mental health (Cambridge, England)2026
A qualitative study of young migrants' encounters with suicide and self-harm content, connecting and seeking help on social media.
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Young migrants encounter heightened challenges as the intersection of their youth and migrant identities magnifies the influence of risk factors for suicide. Social media offers a platform for young migrants to express emotions, seek support and connect with others, often anonymously. However, how they communicate about self-harm and suicide online remains underexplored. This qualitative study involved 17 online interviews with young migrants aged 15-25 years. Transcribed data were coded and thematically explored using Braun and Clarke's reflexive thematic analysis methodology. Four key themes were identified: (1) Exposed and isolated: The emotional toll of viewing self-harm and suicide-related content on young migrants; (2) Connected but at-risk: The dual role of social media in migrant belonging; (3) Digital belonging across borders: Benefits and strains of staying connected; and (4) Helpful and harmful: The dual nature of support on social media. Social media has a complex impact on young migrants, offering both protective and harmful effects. While exposure to distressing or discriminatory content may exacerbate feelings of isolation and disconnection, social media can also promote belonging, cultural understanding and resilience. It also provides accessible support, though poor-quality advice and stigma may deter help-seeking. These insights can inform culturally responsive mental health interventions.
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