The Suicide Reporting Toolkit
August 19, 2020
A website for journalists and journalism educators devoted to ethical decisions about storytelling while under newsroom pressure.
Resources for Suicide
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Preventing Suicide: A Resource for Media Professionals
September 15, 2017
From the World Health Organization and the International Association for Suicide Prevention, this guide presents evidence that media reports about suicide can enhance or weaken suicide prevention efforts.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - For Journalists
January 29, 2017
Journalist specific section of the AFSP website, includes various links to resources for journalists covering suicide and its effect on families and communities.
Suicide Prevention Help and Resources
January 21, 2017
A list of links and resources from Better Addiction Care, a national network of mental health treatment centers.
CDC - Suicide Facts at a Glance
January 29, 2015
2015 datasheet on suicide from the Center for Disease Control.
Recommendations for Covering Suicide
November 19, 2014
Comprehensive advice for best practice on covering suicide.
In Depth: Covering Suicide
July 25, 2014
Media coverage of suicide is a public health issue. In addition to judging whether a story is newsworthy, journalists need to be aware that their reporting can have wider impacts, not just on relatives and friends of the deceased, but also on readers and audiences. Dart Centre Europe has released a new, comprehensive tip sheet for journalists on covering suicide.
Outside Resource: Suicide Prevention in College
June 13, 2014
This guide was designed to offer help for those who are experiencing suicidal thoughts, as well as the friends and family who want to help them.
New Zealand Takes Action on Respectful Suicide Reporting
April 29, 2014
New Zealand's Law Commission recommends Parliament restrict the media's reporting on suicides in an effort to prevent copycat suicides.
Confronting Suicide: Workshop Participant Produces Radio Series
April 25, 2014
Earlier this month, a series exploring suicide prevention efforts for teenagers, college students and elderly Americans aired on Arizona public radio. It was produce by participants of the Dart Center's 2012 "Covering Suicide" workshop.