The Australian Press Council has released revised guidelines regarding how the media can report on suicide.
The new guidelines will hopefully mean that the media and the community as a whole can be more open about the issue. As a result it is hoped that suicide rates will decline and that unnecessary deaths can be prevented through greater awareness of the issue.
For more information about the guidelines:
Read a story from The Australian Newspaper here
Check out the guidelines here
Watch the Talking Suicide episode from the SBS program, Insight, regarding how suicide is discussed here
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Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Case Studies Wanted: Opportunity to Share Your Personal Story for the Purposes of an Educational Video
Video Education Australasia is looking to interview young people within the Melbourne area for two upcoming educational videos they are making.
One of the videos is on depression while the other is on anxiety and the final product will be two 20 minute DVDs that will be distributed to secondary schools around Australia. It will also be available via the VEA digital distribution platform Click View. Programs are also usually advertised in their catalogues and on their websites www.vea.com.au and www.trainingpoint.net, promoted through telemarketing and at conferences. A typical program remains in distribution for 3 to 5 years.
The director, Kurt Breitenmoser, is currently looking to interview young people aged between 18 and 28 living in Melbourne "who have faced these conditions, who can share their personal journey in the program".
At this stage participants will need to be available for filming on the 25th of July 2011 with the interviews expected to take approximately 40 minutes each. Credit and copies of the final product will be provided to all those involved.
Anyone who is interested in participating or would like further information should contact Kurt on 0412 633 617 or reply via kurt@erwinfilms.com
One of the videos is on depression while the other is on anxiety and the final product will be two 20 minute DVDs that will be distributed to secondary schools around Australia. It will also be available via the VEA digital distribution platform Click View. Programs are also usually advertised in their catalogues and on their websites www.vea.com.au and www.trainingpoint.net, promoted through telemarketing and at conferences. A typical program remains in distribution for 3 to 5 years.
The director, Kurt Breitenmoser, is currently looking to interview young people aged between 18 and 28 living in Melbourne "who have faced these conditions, who can share their personal journey in the program".
At this stage participants will need to be available for filming on the 25th of July 2011 with the interviews expected to take approximately 40 minutes each. Credit and copies of the final product will be provided to all those involved.
Anyone who is interested in participating or would like further information should contact Kurt on 0412 633 617 or reply via kurt@erwinfilms.com
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Media Awareness of Anxiety
We are always pleased to hear about media outlets acknowledging and reporting on mental health issues, and this week the Morning Program on ABC Radio in Sydney has dedicated the entire week to the rising issue of anxiety within society.
To listen to the program on their blog simply Click here
To listen to the program on their blog simply Click here
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