Media coverage if done irresponsibly can encourage others to do the same. > Research from over 100 international studies provide evidence that the way suicide

Media coverage if done irresponsibly can encourage others to do the same. > Research from over 100 international studies provide evidence that the way suicide deaths are reported is associated with increased suicide rates and suicide attempts after reporting [6,7]. > At the same time the WHO also suggests that positive and responsible reporting of suicides which promotes help-seeking behaviour, increases awareness of suicide prevention, shares stories of individuals overcoming their suicidal thinking or promotes coping strategies can help reduce suicides and suicidal behaviour [6,7,8] https://cmhlp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Resource-2-SPIRIT-Media-Guidelines-for-Reporting-Suicides.pdf https://cmhlp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Resource-2-SPIR...