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I've heard in several places that books and movies (fiction and nonfiction) shouldn't include graphic or detailed descriptions of harmful behaviors (mostly eating disorders and NSSI), as they often become "how-to" references for people, usually teens, developing EDs or NSSI and thus they are socially irresponsible or dangerous. OTOH, the counter-argument is that people are bound to be triggered/learn from something, and it's not the writer's or whomever's fault if people misuse their work as a "how-to."
What do you think? As both a hobbyist fiction writer (and complete sucker for well-written angst ) and psychology student, I can see both sides.
What do you think? As both a hobbyist fiction writer (and complete sucker for well-written angst ) and psychology student, I can see both sides.