Citation

Ahern NR, Sauer P, Thacker P. J. Psychosoc. Nurs. Ment. Health Serv. 2015; 53(10): 25-29.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2015, Healio)

DOI

10.3928/02793695-20150908-01

PMID

26489101

Abstract

Choking, cutting, and setting oneself on fire are just a few of the risky behaviors that the YouTube video sharing website has allowed youth around the world to view, emulate, and comment on. Some researchers contend that the viewing of videos may normalize these behaviors for youth. Disturbing current trends are explored to illustrate the darker side of YouTube. Psychiatric-mental health nurses (PMHNs) are in key positions to help parents and youth better understand the benefits and risks of social networking sites, including YouTube, and to encourage healthy and safe use of the Internet. Nursing implications are offered for PMHNs, educators, health care providers, and parents who have contact with this population. [Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 53(10), 25-29.].

Language: en