#1 - The relationship between media and suicide risk

Welcome to the Ohio Suicide Reporting Guidelines series. In Episode 01, your host, Jonathan Singer, walks you through the relationship between how you report on suicide and suicide risk. Studies show that certain aspects of suicide reporting can increase rates of suicidal behavior, especially among youth and other vulnerable individuals. The guidelines are not intended to limit press freedom but rather to serve as an evidence-based resource for effective reporting on suicide. They are grounded in the principles of journalism ethics and suicide prevention.

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In this podcast series, Jonathan B. Singer, Ph.D. talks you through the Ohio Suicide Reporting Guidelines. Responsible reporting on suicide has the power to save lives. The Guidelines are a resource to help you report on suicide safely without compromising your journalistic integrity. The Guidelines are a collaboration between Nationwide Children's Hospital, E.W. Scripps School of Journalism, OhioMHAS, professional journalists, mental health professionals, and people with lived experience of suicide. For more information and to download the short version, extended version and a checklist of the guidelines, please visit the OhioMHAS website http://workforce.mha.ohio.gov/Workforce-Development/Health-Professionals/Suicide-Prevention-Training/Ohio-Suicide-Reporting-Guidelines.