Suicide prevention and internet? Risk and opportunities a narrative review

In the past century the development of technology, most notably the Internet, has broadened the horizons for the prevention of suicidal behaviors. At the same time, the Internet has become a double-edged sword especially for vulnerable people, given the difficulty of inspecting the real contents of each site, along with the growing number of pro-suicide websites. The aim of this work is therefore to narratively review the literature regarding the role of the Internet in suicide prevention, as well as possible strategies to counteract the expansion of suicide-promoting websites. Specific attention has been paid to especially vulnerable populations, such as adolescents and young adults.