13-year-old girl dies by suicide after viewing self-harm videos on TikTok
Summary
A 13-year-old girl, Maia Walsh, was found unresponsive in her bedroom in Hertford, England, on October 7, 2023, after reportedly watching self-harm videos on TikTok. Her father, Liam Walsh, stated she had been viewing self-harm content online and had mentioned a social media game in the days leading up to her death. A pre-inquest review hearing is scheduled for March 26, 2024, at Hertfordshire Coroner's Court to determine the scope of the inquest and address concerns about the influence of online content on Maia’s death. The full inquest will consider whether Maia’s death was suicide. The article includes contact information for the Samaritans, a suicide prevention organization.
Incident Details
Content or interactions that contribute to self-harm, suicidal ideation, or eating disorders.
Non-suicidal self-injury facilitated or encouraged through online interactions.
Content or contact linked to suicidal ideation, attempts, or completion.
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