If you have been on TikTok, you would have come across several posts talking about April 24. Users have been trying to raise awareness about the dangerous trend, and here’s a look at how to report it.
This is not the first time the social media space has been used to give a platform to a disturbing trend. In the past, TikTok was surrounded by controversy after challenges like Blackout Challenge, Choking Challenge, and Blue Whale Challenge were reported. Now, people have been trying to warn users why videos about April 24 need to be reported.
Report videos and users that glorify April 24 trend
If you are unaware of what April 24 trend is, we suggest you watch the video above. At the moment, it is unclear who started this trend. However, people have been talking about it on TikTok for the past three days.
Social media users who were notified about the April 24 trend have made videos to raise awareness about the dangerous trend and advised everyone to stay safe.
This is not the first time a dangerous trend has taken over TikTok. On April 14, it was reported that a 12-year-old boy from Colorado had passed away after performing a blackout choking challenge that he found on TikTok.
His family started a GoFundMe page to help his hospital and funeral costs. On the page, the family also detailed how some social media trends can be life-threatening.
How to report videos glorifying April 24 trend
If you have come across anyone who has been promoting the April 24 trend, report it immediately.
To report the trend on TikTok, follow the steps mentioned below:
- Click on the white arrow on the right-hand side of the video.
- Press the icon that says ‘report’ with a flag symbol.
- Select the best option from the list given.
How to reach out for mental health support
If you are someone who has been affected by the trend and need someone to talk to, here are some resources where you can reach out for mental health support.
Mental Health America
Call: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or text:MHA to 741741
Visit: https://mhanational.org/
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Call: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
Visit: https://www.nami.org/help
Anxiety UK
Call: 03444 775 774
Visit: http://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/
Mind
Call: 0300 123 3393
Visit: http://www.mind.org.uk/