Nationwide Children's Hospital: Study Shows Media Overlook Best Practices When Reporting a Celebrity Suicide Death
November 01, 2019
November 01, 2019
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 1 -- Nationwide Children's Hospital issued the following news release:
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- Experts say adherence to suicide reporting guidelines is crucial to public health
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Research shows media coverage of a celebrity suicide has the potential to increase the risk for contagion, especially among vulnerable individuals. To reduce possible harmful effects, suicide reporting guidelines for media were developed with input from journa . . .
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- Experts say adherence to suicide reporting guidelines is crucial to public health
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Research shows media coverage of a celebrity suicide has the potential to increase the risk for contagion, especially among vulnerable individuals. To reduce possible harmful effects, suicide reporting guidelines for media were developed with input from journa . . .