Guidelines on media reporting of severe mental illness in the context of violence and crime

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Guidelines on media reporting of severe mental illness in the context of violence and crime

Published on Aug 25, 2020

This Mindframe guideline resource empowers safe and responsible reporting on the issues of mental illness in the context of violence and crime, which seeks to minimise stigma and promote help-seeking behaviour. The guidelines provide insight around: - The impact of news reports on mental illness and crime - How to report on the issues accurately - How to incorporate and provide relevant context - The use of supportive and person-centred language - The provision of help-seeking information - Selection and framing of supportive video and images - Steps for responsible discussion of the issue via social media - Opportunities for further training and mentoring. For more visit: https://bit.ly/2Yw7rnK

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