Warning over wellness pages hiding dark content

Public Health is warning parents wellness and supportive social media content could be hiding a much darker message.

It took to Twitter to warn some posts children are viewing online actually promote harmful content.

It's warning about disguised messages promoting eating disorders, self-harm or suicide.

And the organisation is asking parents to make sure they know what their children are viewing.

Did you know some of the harmful content your child may view online could be disguised as support? They could actually be messages promoting or glorifying eating disorders, self-harm or suicide. Find out more about how to spot harmful online content here https://t.co/CBvM3xDsP5 pic.twitter.com/wCsvK6pvW3

— Public Health Isle of Man (@PublicHealthIOM) February 16, 2024