Suicide Reporting Toolkit

A comprehensive toolkit for responsible suicide reporting for journalists and journalism educators. Created by @stann2 and @sallyanneduncan.

[Suicide Reporting Toolkit @SR_Toolkit]

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our Suicide Reporting Toolkit for journalists and journalism educators. Find it here: https://t.co/2yHW46ysW1. Created by @stann2 & @sallyanneduncan
Please share amongst your networks and also RT!!

[Ann Luce @stann2]

If you can help one of our journalism students, please do get in touch! @PaulVittles @SR_Toolkit

[Rory O'Connor @suicideresearch]

Shame, humiliation, defeat and feeling trapped are key drivers to suicide.

Everyone is entitled to a duty of care.

[Ann Luce @stann2]

I’m supporting my neurodiverse partner at #ucucongress. From the outside, the Congress and Conference is ableist. It has been isolating, discriminatory and at times bullying. He and his colleagues have been in distress and held in contempt. A BIG wake-up on equality is needed.

[louis appleby @ProfLAppleby]

New national #suicideprevention strategy gathering pace this week. First draft is a big moment.

Weighing up evidence & what campaigners have achieved while accepting ££ pressures & meeting impossible timescale. Driven by values.

This, by the way, is how civil service works.

[Dr. Roger McFillin @DrMcFillin]

Are you aware nearly half of the abstracts from Randomized Controlled Trials contain biased reporting of the studies results. Most professionals trust the abstract & authors conclusions. Blind Trust in the Medical Authority has ended!

[Ann Luce @stann2]

Just started @DrJimJackson new book on audible. I can’t read due to #longcovid so am thankful I can listen. Dr. Jackson has been brilliant on Twitter these last years, always responding to those of us with long covid with a clear voice on #brain and #cognitivedysfunction.

[HANNAH STORM @HANNAHSTORM6]

#Journalism colleagues, please note this important point #mentalhealth

[Brian Hunter Young (he/him) @centralscot]

@GMB the banner headline of “principal who committed suicide” is regrettable and inappropriate. It stigmatising and should be avoided. As a media outlet it comes with accountability for responsible reporting @SR_Toolkit @susannareid100 @edballs @ranvir01 @samaritans

[louis appleby @ProfLAppleby]

Most of us in #mentalhealth have spent years trying to get people to seek help when they need it. Untreated depression being a major cause of suicide.

So when we talk about charging people to see a GP, we should start not with the money but the risks.

[Early Career Psychiatrist Chapter of MPA @mpa_ecp]

1/8 No Detailed Method as a Way Forward in Responsible Reporting of Suicide News

This🧵tells us the why and science behind it with the gracious insight by @stann2 (Professor in Journalism & Health Communication at @bournemouthuni and the 🇬🇧 rep to @IASPinfo)

[Early Career Psychiatrist Chapter of MPA @mpa_ecp]

8/8 For more resources on responsible reporting do refer to @mycontentforum, @SR_Toolkit and https://t.co/p1RcxHflyp.

Please do share this 🧵with 🗞️🎥 media practitioners and also to your social network 🤳 as all of us play a part in preventing suicides.

[Ravivarma Rao @ravivarmarao]

Persistence pays off. Thank you to KPWK Sarawak (esp. Farahin) for uploading the guideline on producing press statements on attempted suicide/ suicides in their official website. Link to download: https://t.co/zneHyMoit0

[Siobhán O'Neill (she/her) @profsiobhanon]

This is so important, re-telling your story (esp. a trauma story) repeatedly can be harmful.

[Suicide&Co @suicideandco]

There is silence, stigma and shame around suicide bereavement and suicide loss can leave us searching for answers and looking for the right words whilst trying to navigate this loss. Don't let silence have the last word.

Share your voice at https://t.co/WaGqxPICJR #WordsUnspoken

[Victor Armstrong, MSW @1of2vics]

Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay . This year’s theme, “Creating hope through action,” reflects the need for all of us- family members, friends, co-workers, community members, educators, religious leaders, healthcare professionals, and politicians to take action to #StopSuicide

[National Suicide Prevention Alliance @NSPA_UK]

There is no one path to hope in #SuicidePrevention. It can look and feel different to everyone and the actions we take are personal & individual. We asked people to share how they create hope when they’re going through a tough time. #WSPD

Explore here: https://t.co/Z8Z2TbLlPd

[louis appleby @ProfLAppleby]

Big drivers of suicide rates here & worldwide are financial stress, isolation, mental illness, access to suicide methods.

So prevention =
•economic support/opportunity
•staying connected
•mental health care, ⬇️ stigma
•limiting key methods & how media report them.

#WSPD2022

[louis appleby @ProfLAppleby]

For families bereaved by suicide, #WorldSuicidePreventionDay is a painful commemoration.

Thanks to their stories, their campaigns, profile of #suicideprevention has never been higher - with public, press, politicians.

Turning tragedy into saving others, a brilliant achievement.

[Suicide Reporting Toolkit @SR_Toolkit]

In anticipation of #WSPD2022 tomorrow, it's important for journalists to report ethically and responsibly on suicide. Check out @stann2 & @sallyanneduncan's suicide reporting toolkit at: https://t.co/2yHW46ysW1 #SuicidePrevention

[Suicide Reporting Toolkit @SR_Toolkit]

This #WSPD journalists, please do refresh your knowledge of media reporting guidelines. It might just save a life. #journorequest #journorequests #SuicidePrevention