Mindframe supports safe media reporting, portrayal and communication about suicide, mental health concerns, alcohol and other drugs.
Mindframe guidelines
Access the Mindframe guidelines suite including guidance for media reporting and other public communication about suicide, mental health concerns, alcohol and other drugs, and eating disorders.
Our stories matter
Sharing your lived and living experience of suicide is incredibly powerful. It can create change, provide hope, empower others, and contribute to your own healing. It can also be challenging, uncomfortable or met with resistance and barriers. These resources are designed to assist safe and impactful public sharing of personal stories about suicide.
Our words matter
Our words matter: Guidelines for language use is a practical, research-informed, and user-friendly resource that is designed for media, researchers, service providers and other communicators.
Images matter
Images matter: Mindframe guidelines for image use seeks to inform, support and empower people to select and use images in ways that minimise stigma and harm and maximise diversity of representation.
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Help-seeking
Individuals are more likely to seek help when appropriate services are included in communication.
Mindframe: Quick reference guides
Access a growing suite of free, quick reference guides designed to summarise the Mindframe guidelines and other resources.
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