People experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviors use the internet in widely varying ways. Suicide-related internet use (SRIU) can be protective (e.g., help-seeking, supportive communities) but also harmful (e.g., searching for method information). While SRIU among adolescents has received growing attention, it remains underresearched in suicidal adults, who account for the majority of suicide deaths. In this cross-sectional, exploratory, cross-national study, we examine country-level factors (e.g., LLM usage, prevention strategies, GDP) and individual-level factors (e.g., digital literacy, coping skills, disclosure) in relation to SRIU among suicidal adults, using a survey administered across seven European countries.
Findings will inform preventive measures spanning search engine interventions, LLM safeguards, and national- and EU-level policy.

Team:

Dr Lana Bojanić Supervisor
Beatriz da Conceição Silva Data Analyst
Elise Volpato Literature and Writing Officer
Hannes Schätzle Project Management
Leonidas Lesigang Lead Data Analyst, Communication Officer
Marija Bajčetić Literature and Writing Officer