Monthly Archives: August 2011
Response to Medical Observer article
The Medical Observer article on 23 August 2011 inaccurately implies that headspace is condemning the Federal Government’s current mental health plans in its submission to the recent Senate inquiry. This is incorrect. headspace has a robust relationship with the Department … Continue reading
Posted in Mental health reform
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Media guidelines just one piece of the puzzle
The throw-away media line “police said there were no suspicious circumstances” may be a thing of the past with today’s announcement of the Australian Press Council’s new guidelines for suicide reporting. These guidelines highlight that reporting of suicide can benefit … Continue reading
Posted in Media reporting, Suicide prevention
Tagged media reporting, Suicide prevention
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