Covering Mental Health Responsibly: Reducing the Risk of Suicide Contagion

Suicide is a complex and sensitive topic, and how journalists report on it can significantly impact public health. The goal of this session is to help journalists understand how to balance accurate, responsible reporting with sensitivity and empathy, and how to help reduce stigma around mental health while providing vital resources and support.

The session will also explore an understanding of suicide and the unique mental health challenges faced by Latino/a/e communities, specifically their risk of suicide and the compounded stressors these individuals face. AFSP experts will then address best practices for journalists to effectively cover suicide with story elements and framing that are known to minimize the risk of suicide contagion.

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Speaker:
Maria de los Angeles Corral, Vice president of public relations at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Speaker:
Rebecca Ruiz, Senior reporter at Mashable