Resources for Suicide
Suicide Rates Climb; Misperceptions Remain
Two troubling reports were released this past week about climbing suicide rates, each of which point out misperceptions in the public's understanding.

Military Suicides in 2012 Hit Record High
The 2012 tally of military suicides is a sobering 349, almost one per day, more than any year since the military began tracking it. The Dart Center has been working with mental health experts and journalists to improve coverage and understanding of this sensitive topic.
The Wilderness After War
In a video produced for the Dart Society, 2005 Ochberg fellow Lori Grinker profiled three former U.S. service members who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder.
A Tip Sheet on Covering Suicide from Al Tompkins
Al Tompkins, a senior faculty member at the Poynter Institute, provides insight on how to report on suicide.
Tips from Journalists for Long-Form Stories
Seasoned journalists offer advice on covering suicide.

Covering Suicide
In September 2012, the Dart Center hosted a two-day workshop on covering suicide for local journalists and regional news organizations in the greater Philadelphia area.
Suicide Research, Myths & Trends
In this video, Paula Clayton, Thomas Joiner, Matthew Nock and Christopher Ruhm present and participate in a panel discussion: "Suicide Research, Myths & Trends."
Youth Bullying and Social Media: A Contemporary Dilemma
In this video, Ann Haas, Brian Mustanski, and Jonathan Singer participate in a panel discussion: "Youth Bullying and Social Media: A Contemporary Dilemma."
Suicide and the Media
In this video, Madelyn Gould gives a keynote address: "Suicide and the Media."