TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2013//
TI  - Differing perspectives on what is important in media reporting of suicide
JO  - British journal of psychiatry
A1  - Pirkis, Jane
A1  - Machlin, Anna
SP  - 168
EP  - 169
VL  - 203
IS  - 3
N2  - There is a substantial literature which demonstrates that irresponsible reporting of suicide can lead to copycat acts and, as a result, many countries have developed guidelines for media professionals. Some of the recommendations in these guidelines draw directly on the evidence and describe how reporting can be done in a measured fashion that minimises any likely negative influence. Other recommendations relate more to good journalistic practice and are about showing respect for the bereaved in their time of grieving. The study by Chapple et al, in this issue, indicates that there may sometimes be tensions between what media guidelines recommend and what those bereaved by suicide believe is important. We would argue that in such cases common ground can be reached.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0007-1250
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1192/bjp.bp.112.124396
ID  - ref1
ER  -