Parents caring for sick children have been warned against sharing stories on social media in the wake of a number of high profile cases. It follows the high-profile cases of Charlie Gard, Alfie Evans and Ashya King, which attracted international attention and drew commentary from figures including Donald Trump and the Pope. The new guidance by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) suggests parents should be given more help to understand the possible impact on their personal lives of posting online or involving the media. The document - the first such guidance - aims to prevent conflict developing between medical staff and families, and provides advice on how to best identify and manage problems when they do occur. It warns doctors against giving families unrealistic expectations of their child's future, and suggests outside help may be necessary when disagreements escalate. Hospital staff should also be told to avoid engaging with social media … [Read more...] about Parents caring for sick children warned against sharing stories on social media in wake of Charlie Gard and Alfie Evans cases
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Melania Trump Disses ‘SMALL-MINDED’ Vogue’s Chief Editor, Riles Up Social Media
First Lady of the United States Melania Trump has once again drawn the attention of social media users when she slammed Anne Wintour, editor-in-chief of Vogue, after the latter apparently suggested that the FLOTUS would never grace the cover of the magazine again, according to Independent. © AP Photo / Patrick Semansky'Are You a Monster Too?' Melania Trump Slammed Over Photo Op With Guaido's WifeAs Melania’s spokeswoman Stephanie Grisham said in a statement, being on "the cover of Vogue doesn’t define Mrs. Trump, she’s been there, done that long before she was first lady". Earlier, Wintour appeared in an interview with CNN where she suggested that her magazine is not exactly impartial when it comes to politics, arguing that she thinks that "those of us that work at Conde Nast believe that you have to stand up for what you believe in and you have to take a point … [Read more...] about Melania Trump Disses ‘SMALL-MINDED’ Vogue’s Chief Editor, Riles Up Social Media
Solved: The social media mystery of Prince Charles and the ‘American’ spelling
When the Prince of Wales published a letter of condolence to the French president mourning the fire at Notre Dame, he intended to convey to the nation his heartfelt sympathies at the loss of their architecture. He may not have expected to become embroiled in one of the more bizarre royal internet conspiracy theories to date, nor to have inadvertently educated a generation in the finer points of 17th century English spelling. The Prince, who habitually uses the “ize” ending to words such as “realize”, left the internet-reading public questioning whether an American had been writing his letters for him. Perhaps, some more far-fetched theories wondered, his daughter-in-law the Duchess of Sussex could be aiding him with his work while on maternity leave? In fact, royal sources said, the letter was merely a continuation of the Prince’s lifelong preference of using older English spellings, considered correct by the Oxford Dictionary of English. View … [Read more...] about Solved: The social media mystery of Prince Charles and the ‘American’ spelling
British Game of Thrones actress Sophie Turner reveals social media trolls made her think about suicide
Sophie Turner has revealed social media trolls made her think about suicide "a lot" when she was younger as she admitted remarks posted online impacted her mental health. The 23-year-old, who portrays Sansa Stark in HBO fantasy drama Game of Thrones, said she never considered taking her own life but described it as a "weird fascination". Speaking to US talk show host Dr Phil on his podcast, Turner said: "It's weird. I say I wasn't very depressed when I was younger, but I used to think about suicide a lot when I was younger. I don't know why though. "Maybe it's just a weird fascination I used to have, but yeah, I used to think about it. I don't think I ever would have gone through with it. I don't know." Turner, who grew up in a large Edwardian house near Leamington Spa, said her anxiety over social media trolls progressed to the point she avoided leaving her home and seeing her friends. She said she "would just believe" negative comments posted about her weight, skin and … [Read more...] about British Game of Thrones actress Sophie Turner reveals social media trolls made her think about suicide
Social media ‘triggering more seizures’
UK 16 April 2019 Share this with Facebook Share this with Messenger Share this with Twitter Share this with Email Share this with Facebook Share this with WhatsApp Share this with Messenger Share this with Twitter Share Share this with These are external links and will open in a new window Email Share this with Email Facebook Share this with Facebook Messenger Share this with Messenger Messenger Share this with Messenger Twitter Share this with Twitter Pinterest Share this with Pinterest WhatsApp Share this with WhatsApp LinkedIn Share this with LinkedIn Copy this link https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-47943607 Read more about sharing. These are external links and will open in a new window Close share panel A growing number of people with epilepsy have said they are having seizures triggered by flashing images on social media, a charity has warned.The … [Read more...] about Social media ‘triggering more seizures’