http://www.nmhdu.org.uk/silo/files/sensitive-coverage-saves-lives.pdf
The previous national suicide prevention strategy for England made a commitment to improve the reporting of suicide and suicidal behaviour in the media as one of its six goals. We all recognise that the media has a significant influence on our behaviour. Read More
http://www.nmhdu.org.uk/silo/files/whats-the-story-reporting-mental-heal…
It’s not often, as a journalist, that you can file a story – and save a life – all in a day’s work.
But following the tips in this handbook could help you do just that – or at least make a real difference to the lives of millions of people and their families who live in the shadow of mental illness.
Read Morehttp://www.samaritans.org/sites/default/files/kcfinder/files/Samaritans%…
“These guidelines provide a valuable resource for those in the media who have any involvement with the reporting or portrayal of suicide and represent an important source of information to help ensure that the quality of reporting and portrayal on this important and sensitive topic is of a high standard” Professor Keith Hawton, Director, Centre for Suicide Research, University of Oxford. Read More
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