[user104658]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

That's absolutely mental. Whoever thought all these "trigger warnings" and "Safe Spaces" was a good idea? It flies in the face of what we always knew of Psychology

Very specific trigger warnings are necessary for people who have experienced RECENT trauma and need to avoid it but it's supposed to be temporary. TV shows with suicide or sexual assault scenes are an example, for people who have recently experienced those things... But gradual re-exposure to sources of anxiety is the key to overcoming it, you're not supposed to avoid uncomfortable concepts forever, it can create serious mental health problems. It's also supposed to be for actual explicit/graphic scenes and storylines... Not any small vague reference.