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Daniel Radcliffe blames social media for increase in teen suicides

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Fri, 10 Feb 2012 1:32p.m.

Daniel Radcliffe (AAP)

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Daniel Radcliffe is convinced social media is to blame for the rise in teenage suicides - because victims of bullying no longer have a chance to "escape" at the end of the school day.

An increasing number of teens have taken their own lives after prolonged exposure to cyber-bullying and the Harry Potter star is urging fans to promote cultural understanding by doing their part to "help another person if they're in trouble".

He tells UK magazine Attitude, "It’s not surprising when you consider how accessible a bullying victim is now. You used to be able to escape at the end of a day (but) now you can be hunted by mobile phone, Facebook, Twitter. It’s terrifying."

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10 Feb 2012 03:37p.m.

Neil wrote:

I think Daniel is absolutely correct with this one. Was having a discussion just today about the anonymity of Facebook and other media that allow teens to say terrible things about someone without immediate consequence, broadcast it to all and sundry, that they would never think about saying to someone's face.