The media and suicide
Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore
;
: 797-799, 2008.
Artigo
em Inglês
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-244494
ABSTRACT
Suicide is a common and preventable event that is often reported by the media when there are sensationalistic elements or if the suicide involves a celebrity. Media reports of suicide can induce a copycat or "Werther effect". There is increasing evidence that sensationalistic reporting of suicides has a direct effect on increasing suicide rates. Responsible reporting guidelines drawn up in consultation with media professionals have been shown to improve reporting of suicides. Local reporting on suicides tends to be sensationalistic but also has a strong educational slant. The media should educate both the public and the medical professional about their role in suicide prevention.
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Índice:
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Assunto principal:
Padrões de Referência
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Singapura
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Suicídio
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Guias como Assunto
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Comportamento Imitativo
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Meios de Comunicação de Massa
Tipo de estudo:
Guia de Prática Clínica
Limite:
Humanos
País/Região como assunto:
Ásia
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore
Ano de publicação:
2008
Tipo de documento:
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