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Trigger Warnings May Actually Hurt The People They're Supposed To Help
Trigger warnings, sometimes referred to as trauma or content warnings, are meant to alert survivors and former victims of abuse, violence, and trauma of potentially disturbing content in media.
By Gwen Farrell3 min read
Trigger warnings have become more popularized in recent years, especially on college campuses, where a lack of trigger warnings can often spark outrage. But a study from three psychologists at Harvard now disputes the claim that trigger warnings are healthy and even necessary in most contexts where potentially triggering content is present. In fact, the study finds that these warnings are not helpful, claiming “there is no evidence-based reason to use them.”