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Responsible Reporting on Suicide for Journalists
Aneri Pattani,
William Eaton, PhD,
and
Holly C. Wilcox, PhD, MA
Aneri Pattani,
William Eaton, PhD,
and
Holly C. Wilcox, PhD, MA
Responsible Reporting on Suicide for Journalists is designed to give working journalists and students who are interested in the field an understanding of how news media can impact suicide trends and how that power can be used to improve public health. An extensive body of research shows that certain methods of reporting on suicide deaths can increase the number of subsequent suicides among the public. Conversely, responsible methods of reporting on suicide can increase the likelihood of people seeking help. The World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have both identified responsible suicide reporting among the media as a key mechanism for suicide prevention. This course aims to give journalists the concrete tools they need to fulfill that goal and make a positive public health impact with their reporting.
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Syllabus
Suicide as a Global Public Health Issue
How Media Reports Can Affect Suicide Trends
Applying Suicide Reporting Guidelines in the Field
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Syllabus
Suicide as a Global Public Health Issue
How Media Reports Can Affect Suicide Trends
Applying Suicide Reporting Guidelines in the Field
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Designed for working journalists and students interested in journalism, this course empowers learners to understand how news reporting impacts suicide trends
Meets a clear need for responsible reporting in the field
Prepares journalists to ethically and effectively report on suicide, contributing to public health
Facilitated by knowledgeable instructors with expertise in suicide reporting
Provides concrete tools and guidelines for reporting on suicide responsibly
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Career center
Learners who complete Responsible Reporting on Suicide for Journalists will develop knowledge and skills
that may be useful to these careers:
Journalist
Journalist
Journalists gather and report on news and current events. They often have to write about sensitive topics, such as suicide. This course can help journalists learn how to report on suicide in a responsible way that does not increase the risk of suicide contagion. This course is essential for any journalist who wants to cover suicide.
Editor
Editor
Editors oversee the work of journalists and other writers. They make sure that the content is accurate, fair, and ethical. This course can help editors learn how to make decisions about how to cover suicide in a way that is responsible and does not increase the risk of suicide contagion.
Producer
Producer
Producers plan and oversee the production of television, radio, and film programs. They work with writers, directors, and other crew members to create content that is informative, engaging, and responsible. This course can help producers learn how to produce content about suicide in a way that is responsible and does not increase the risk of suicide contagion.
Public Relations Specialist
Public Relations Specialist
Public relations specialists manage the public image of organizations and individuals. They often have to communicate with the media about sensitive topics, such as suicide. This course can help public relations specialists learn how to communicate about suicide in a responsible way that does not increase the risk of suicide contagion.
Health Communicator
Health Communicator
Health communicators develop and disseminate health information to the public. They often have to communicate about sensitive topics, such as suicide. This course can help health communicators learn how to communicate about suicide in a responsible way that does not increase the risk of suicide contagion.
Media Relations Manager
Media Relations Manager
Media relations managers are responsible for building and maintaining relationships with the media. They often have to work with journalists to get their organization's message out to the public. This course can help media relations managers learn how to work with the media in a responsible way that does not increase the risk of suicide contagion.
Crisis Hotline Worker
Crisis Hotline Worker
Crisis hotline workers provide support and counseling to people who are in crisis. They often have to talk to people who are thinking about suicide. This course can help crisis hotline workers learn how to talk to people about suicide in a responsible way that does not increase the risk of suicide contagion.
Suicide Prevention Counselor
Suicide Prevention Counselor
Suicide prevention counselors provide support and counseling to people who are at risk of suicide. They often have to work with the media to get their message out to the public. This course can help suicide prevention counselors learn how to work with the media in a responsible way that does not increase the risk of suicide contagion.
Therapist
Therapist
Therapists help people with a variety of mental health issues, including suicidal thoughts. They often have to work with the media to get their message out to the public. This course can help therapists learn how to work with the media in a responsible way that does not increase the risk of suicide contagion.
Social Worker
Social Worker
Social workers help people with a variety of problems, including mental health issues. They often have to work with the media to get their message out to the public. This course can help social workers learn how to work with the media in a responsible way that does not increase the risk of suicide contagion.
Mental Health Advocate
Mental Health Advocate
Mental health advocates work to improve the lives of people with mental illness. They often have to work with the media to get their message out to the public. This course can help mental health advocates learn how to work with the media in a responsible way that does not increase the risk of suicide contagion.
Psychiatrist
Psychiatrist
Psychiatrists are medical doctors who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness. They often have to work with the media to get their message out to the public. This course can help psychiatrists learn how to work with the media in a responsible way that does not increase the risk of suicide contagion.
Psychologist
Psychologist
Psychologists are mental health professionals who study the mind and behavior. They often have to work with the media to get their message out to the public. This course can help psychologists learn how to work with the media in a responsible way that does not increase the risk of suicide contagion.
Researcher
Researcher
Researchers study a variety of topics, including suicide. This course can help researchers learn how to conduct research on suicide in a responsible way that does not increase the risk of suicide contagion.
Educator
Educator
Educators teach students about a variety of subjects, including mental health. This course can help educators learn how to teach about suicide in a responsible way that does not increase the risk of suicide contagion.
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We've selected six books
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learning. Use these to
develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a
deeper understanding of the topics covered in
Responsible Reporting on Suicide for Journalists.
This handbook provides a comprehensive overview of the latest research on suicide and self-injury. It valuable resource for researchers, clinicians, and anyone else who wants to learn more about these topics.
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Provides a comprehensive overview of the relationship between suicide and the media. It covers topics such as the impact of media coverage on suicide rates, how to report on suicide responsibly, and how to help people who are affected by suicide.
This authoritative resource provides an overview of suicide as a global public health issue, including risk factors, prevention strategies, and the role of media in responsible reporting.
This comprehensive report provides a global overview of suicide prevention strategies and initiatives, offering insights into effective approaches and best practices.
This comprehensive handbook offers a thorough examination of suicide and self-injury, covering a wide range of topics from neurobiology and genetics to psychological and social factors. It is recommended for advanced readers or those seeking an in-depth understanding of the field.
Provides a comprehensive overview of suicide and depression, offering insights into the psychological and social factors that contribute to these conditions.
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Level
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Institution
Johns Hopkins University
Instructors
Aneri Pattani
William Eaton, PhD
Holly C. Wilcox, PhD, MA
Language
English
Good to know
Designed for working journalists and students interested in journalism, this course empowers learners to understand how news reporting impacts suicide trends
Meets a clear need for responsible reporting in the field
Prepares journalists to ethically and effectively report on suicide, contributing to public health
Facilitated by knowledgeable instructors with expertise in suicide reporting
Provides concrete tools and guidelines for reporting on suicide responsibly
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