Suicide Prevention in
New ZealandMedia
Media releases
2009
11 Sep: Address to Suicide Prevention Information NZ (SPINZ) Annual Conference (www.beehive.govt.nz)
10 Sep: SPINZ National Symposium 2009 Culture and Suicide Prevention in Aotearoa (www.beehive.govt.nz)
21 Aug: Latest self-harm hospitalisation rates released
2008
12 Dec: Latest suicide statistics released
17 Sept: World Suicide Prevention Day role for the media (www.beehive.govt.nz)
20 Mar: Strong enough to care about suicide prevention (www.beehive.govt.nz)
20 Mar: Launch of the Suicide Prevention Action Plan (www.beehive .govt.nz)
Suicide and the media: the reporting and portrayal of suicide in the media: a resource
This resource discusses the evidence showing a link between media reporting and portrayal of suicide and a subsequent increase in suicidal behaviour by vulnerable people. The resource urges caution in how suicide is reported and portrayed, and suggests some issues journalists and editors should consider to minimise the risk. It also provides some brief information about suicide and where to go for further information.
The Mindframe Media and Mental Health project (Australia)
This project has developed a resource kit (including the companion website) for use by media professionals to inform appropriate reporting of suicide and mental illness, to minimise harm and copycat behaviour, and reduce the stigma and discrimination experienced by people with mental illness. Resources are also available for stage and screen, the mental health and suicide prevention sectors, and police officers.
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