Media
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Responsible Reporting on Suicide (PDF):
Covering suicide carefully, even briefly, can change public misperceptions and correct myths, which can encourage those who are vulnerable or at risk to seek help. This guide from the Suicide Prevention Council provides recommendations on what to say and suggestions on what to avoid when reporting on suicide. This guide also includes facts, risk factors, and warning signs for suicide as well as what to do if someone you know exhibits warning signs of suicide. -
Recommendations for Reporting on Suicide (PDF):
These tips from the Suicide Prevention Council provide the media with suggestions on how to report on suicide in ways that will reduce the risk of suicide contagion and will promote prevention. It includes a few key messages for how to report on suicide in a safe and responsible manner. -
San Diego County Suicide Prevention & Mental Health Experts (PDF):
Reach out to these individuals to consult with a Mental Health and/or Suicide Prevention expert. -
San Diego County Suicide Prevention Council (SPC):
The Suicide Prevention Council is administered by Community Health Improvement partners. The website offers an overview of suicide prevention efforts in San Diego County, data, and how to get involved. A few key resources include:-
San Diego Suicide Prevention Action Plan Update – 2018 (PDF):
The Suicide Prevention Action Plan (SPAP) Update 2018 extends the work of the SPC with strategies designed to expand the coalition’s membership and engage community in a comprehensive approach to reduce suicides in the region. It also proposes new approaches to enhance the measurement of SPC coalition programs and member participation. -
San Diego County Suicide Prevention Action Plan – 2011 (PDF):
This document proposes suicide prevention strategies for San Diego County that enhance efforts to increase understanding and awareness of suicide and decrease stigma associated with suicide, with the goal of reducing the number of suicides in San Diego County. -
Suicide Prevention Action Plan Executive Summary – 2011 (PDF)
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