Suicide and Self-Harm

At Cantina, we prioritize the safety, mental health, and well-being of our community. We recognize the critical importance of fostering an environment where individuals feel supported and safe. We aim to balance providing a platform for open communication and expression with the imperative responsibility to protect our users from harmful content and interactions related to self-harm or suicide. We define self-harm as the act of deliberately hurting oneself physically. Examples of self-harm behaviors include intentionally ending one's life, engaging in disordered eating patterns, etc.

What violates this policy?

Content or interactions that violate Cantina’s suicide and self-harm policy include, but are not limited to:

• Promoting, encouraging, or glorifying suicide or self-injury.
• Sharing explicit descriptions, graphic images, or videos depicting suicide or acts of self-harm.
• Providing instructions, methods, or facilitating suicide or self-injury.
• Engaging in activities or communications that encourage or pressure individuals to self-harm or attempt suicide.
• Making suicide threats or stating intentions to self-harm without clear context for seeking support.

Exceptions may include content clearly shared for the purpose of support, awareness, or recovery when handled responsibly.

How can I report violations of this policy?

Reporting content and interactions that violate our Community Guidelines is essential to fostering a safe environment in Cantina. You can report content or conduct in violation of this policy by following these instructions.

Additional resources

Suicide Prevention 

If you are in need of support, please know that you’re not alone and that immediate help is available for you. 

Crisis Text Line

• Text: IMAGINE to 741741
• Chat

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 

• Call: 988
• Text: 988
• Chat

Eating Disorder Support

If you, or someone you know, are experiencing concerns around body image, food, or exercise, know that you are not alone.

National Eating Disorders Association

• Call: 800-931-2237
• Text: 800-931-2237

If you feel that you are in immediate danger, please contact local emergency services and if you are outside the United States, visit Find a Helpline to find resources for your country.