1.5 Suicide and Self-Harm

We do not permit any content that promotes or encourages suicidal behavior, thoughts, or actions. However, we will not prohibit any content that discusses the topic in the context of broader discussions on suicide.



Content that would violate this standard would include, but is not limited to:

  • Encouraging an individual or group of individuals to engage in self-inflicted physical injuries, eating disorders, or the act of taking one's own life

  • Soliciting encouragement to engage in self-inflicted physical injuries, eating disorders, or the act of taking one’s own life

  • Attempting to seek partners for suicidal group activities, games, ceremonies, or other similar type of event

  • The dissemination, request, or support of strategies, methodologies, or informative content that assists with inflicting physical personal injury, dying from suicide, or developing an eating disorder

Help is available

Speak with someone today.

If you or someone you know needs help, you can reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in English, Spanish, and for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.

800-273-8255