BBC WhatsApp story. Released on the day WhatsApp reduced from 16 to 13 last week.
And it's the nspcc that's quoted.
Most schools in the wider NE area passed on the email the police sent out; I have a copy.
Again the nspcc is quoted as the place to turn to.
The nspcc are not fit for purpose.
www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy0l4z8n1p9o
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Northumbria Police Message 25th March 2024
WhatsApp group encouraging self-harm in young people
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne & Wear NHS Trust has made us aware of a WhatsApp group called “everyone you know x” which is circulating in North Tyneside. It is aimed at Y6 students.
There are currently 500 members, and the group encourages members to self-harm.
Three young people are in hospital following overdose and they have disclosed that there is a social media trend whereby young people are being encouraged to take overdoses on a points scoring system eg, if admitted to hospital, if a liver specialist has been contacted etc.
As these young people are not from the North Tyneside area, and there is potential for this to affect other year groups, we are making all schools in the force area aware.
The NSPCC website has information about helping children who may have been affected by such content Content promoting self-harm, suicide and eating disorders | NSPC