Wen-Li Chan

Academician @uonmalaysia | Workplace neurodiversity researcher | Safe reporting for suicide prevention | Lived Experience Consultant | Mental Health First Aider

[Wen-Li Chan @habitualdoodlr]

Excellent conversation btw @mediha_m @mycontentforum & @melisa_idris on the devt of the Guidelines on Ethical Reporting & Sharing of Suicide-Related Content and how it can help not just newsrooms but any content creator, and also media consumers, to save lives. #SuicidePrevention

[Astro AWANI @501Awani]

On #ConsiderThis @Melisa_Idris speaks with @mediha_m @mycontentforum about the recently launched new guidelines on ethical reporting and sharing suicide-related content. https://t.co/nD0Gk9QoHj

[Astro AWANI @501Awani]

"Studies proving the Werther Effect have shown that when suicide-related reports include the 'when & how', there will be similar suicide cases soon after" @Melisa_Idris asks @mediha_m about @mycontentforum's guidelines for reporting suicide #ConsiderThis https://t.co/nbCllsD4QB

[Astro AWANI @501Awani]

"Content Forum's new guidelines on ethical reporting & sharing of suicide-related content also affects influencers. We're working with content creators on training about ethical influencing" @Melisa_Idris speaks with @mediha_m @mycontentforum #ConsiderThis https://t.co/nbCllsDCG9

[Mediha @mediha_m]

I had the privilege of sharing Malaysia’s suicide prevention efforts including the Suicide Content Guidelines initiative at #IASP2025 in Vienna yesterday.

Didn’t expect the response to be this heartwarming. Grateful, floored, and still processing.

[Wen-Li Chan @habitualdoodlr]

My 1st involvement in IASP was Kuching 2017 - an exhibiting #livedexperience artist! As fate would have it, I ended up collaborating w/ @ProfChanLaiFong, @ravivarmarao, Yin Ping, Kai Shuen & later @mediha_m @mycontentforum. Congrats on the amazing work at #IASPVIENNA2025! 🇲🇾

[Ravivarma Rao @ravivarmarao]

I first participated in IASP Kuching 2017 and since then the Malaysian representation has grown. It is testament to the partnerships and evidence-based suicide prevention work we do in 🇲🇾.
Do catch some of us today at #IASP2025 if you wanna know more and collaborate:

[Ravivarma Rao @ravivarmarao]

I first participated in IASP Kuching 2017 and since then the Malaysian representation has grown. It is testament to the partnerships and evidence-based suicide prevention work we do in 🇲🇾.
Do catch some of us today at #IASP2025 if you wanna know more and collaborate:

[Ravivarma Rao @ravivarmarao]

@ProfChanLaiFong summarised the work in Malaysia including highlighting strengths in LMIC including collectivism, ban of HHP, decriminalisation of suicide attempts, postvention & the 🇲🇾 media work: Jen’s journey from @theborneopost and the guidance by @mycontentforum & @mediha_m.

[Ravivarma Rao @ravivarmarao]

@ProfChanLaiFong @theborneopost @mycontentforum @mediha_m @AwasMalaysia @IASPinfo @mediha_m sharing national consultation in developing the @mycontentforum guidelines on suicide content creation from the days of updating the Content Code and SaSAR card including the huge organic content generated after the launch of the guidance: https://t.co/KUk2JUWpFJ

[Astro AWANI @501Awani]

On #ConsiderThis @Melisa_Idris speaks with @mediha_m @mycontentforum about the recently launched new guidelines on ethical reporting and sharing suicide-related content. https://t.co/nD0Gk9QoHj

[BFM News @NewsBFM]

Reports should acknowledge loved ones' grief, avoid sensationalism, and focus on the person's life, not the manner of death, says Fahmi.

He says the guidelines apply to both mainstream and social media.

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[BFM News @NewsBFM]

The guidelines say print stories on deaths by suicide should be placed inside, preferably at the bottom left of the page.

They advise against marking exact locations or labelling them as hotspots, warning this could turn places into known death by suicide sites.

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[BFM News @NewsBFM]

The guidelines say that, for print and online portals, suicide-related stories should not appear on front pages or homepages.

For TV and online broadcasts, such coverage should air only after the second or third break.

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[BFM News @NewsBFM]

The Communications Ministry has launched the world’s first Guidelines for Reporting and Sharing Suicide-Related Content.

Minister Fahmi Fadzil urges journalists to avoid explicit details, descriptions, and images when reporting on deaths by suicide.

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[New Straits Times @NST_Online]

#NSTnation The newly launched Guidelines for Reporting and Sharing of Suicide-Related Content are not limited to traditional newsrooms but extend to all forms of media — including influencers, content creators, and everyday users.

https://t.co/D3XyH3kk8a

[BERNAMA TV 🇲🇾 @BernamaTV]

#BernamaNews: Fahmi launched the Guidelines for Reporting and Sharing of Suicide-Related Content today, the first such initiative in the world developed through an industry-led, inclusive and multi-stakeholder approach.
#digitalbernamatv #suicide #content https://t.co/lQXASwDKOX

[The Sun Malaysia @theSundaily]

Fahmi said the proactive efforts in developing these guidelines had brought together the Ministry of Health, media professionals and individuals with lived experiences, before further strengthening them through public consultations.

#theSun #theSunMY

https://t.co/Vrc3KR3mhF

[Sinar Daily @sinardailymy]

Malaysia has taken a major step forward in promoting responsible content management and mental health awareness with the official launch of the Guidelines for Reporting and Sharing of Suicide-Related Content. #Suicide #Reporting #MediaEthics #SinarDaily https://t.co/qZMctN6Peq

[Free Malaysia Today @fmtoday]

Media urged to follow suicide reporting guidelines #FMTNews #FMTEng https://t.co/fcDkUgGhWL

[Professor Dr. Chan Lai Fong @ProfChanLaiFong]

Fantastic day as a panelist with @imnormgoh @mediha_m and Kak Ngah during the launching of the suicide media guidelines by @mycontentforum officiated by @fahmi_fadzil Minister of Communications. Big step for Malaysia @ncemhkkm @drannKE @ravivarmarao
@mentarimiri

[Wen-Li Chan @habitualdoodlr]

Interesting! Wouldn’t replace a human but certainly at least save a bit of time!

[Erminia Colucci👣 @ErminiaColucci]

In another @kucseas learning about use of #ArtificialIntelligence for initial qualitative analysis. How creative and how helpful that would have been with the thousands words I had to analyze for my #qualitative #research