trigger warning

Noun

 * 1) A notice placed before the beginning of media content (usually an online article, e-mail, or post) to warn of potential traumatic triggers it contains.
 * 2) * 2013, Caitlin Still, “The trouble with trigger warnings”, Honi Soit,, week 2, semester 2, page 14:
 * I applaud the sensitivity and awareness demonstrated by those who take the time to put a trigger warning, for example, on a link posted on Facebook dealing with issues such as sexual abuse or violence.
 * 1) * 2013, Caitlin Still, “The trouble with trigger warnings”, Honi Soit,, week 2, semester 2, page 14:
 * I applaud the sensitivity and awareness demonstrated by those who take the time to put a trigger warning, for example, on a link posted on Facebook dealing with issues such as sexual abuse or violence.

Usage notes

 * While many sources use the terms trigger warning and interchangeably, some sources draw a distinction between them. These sources use content warning to refer to signposting of more general concerns (such as nudity) as opposed to potential triggers (such as sexual assault). One disadvantage of "trigger warning" is that it may evoke a trauma response in those who have survived gunshot-related trauma, causing the opposite effect from what the person issuing the warning intended.

Translations

 * Chinese:
 * Mandarin: 觸發警告
 * Finnish:
 * French:, avertissement au public
 * Japanese: 事前警告
 * Swedish: triggervarning
 * Turkish: içerik uyarısı