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2019
Media Alert: Mindframe reminder for responsible reporting on incident outside of Tokyo
Mindframe wishes to remind media of responsible reporting on the incident that has occurred outside of Tokyo.
Media Alert: Mindframe advice for reporting on the deaths of woman and child in Illawarra region in NSW
Mindframe wishes to pass on condolences to family and friends, following the passing of unnamed woman and child in the Illawarra region in New South Wales.
We recognise the story is of public interest and will receive ongoing coverage. It is important to ensure that media report responsibly, given that repeated and sustained coverage can increase the risk to those who may be impacted by the content.
Media Alert: Mindframe tips for reporting on Coroners findings into the deaths of the Manrique and Lutz family
Mindframe understands Deputy State Coroner the Honourable Magistrate Truscott will release recommendations on the findings into the deaths of Fernando, Elise & Martin Manrique and Maria Lutz tomorrow, at 9:30am AEST, Friday 17 May 2019.
Mindframe university training - Supporting the next generation of media professionals
Mindframe training is offered to future communicators, aiming to enhance the skills and knowledge of journalism and public relations students so they are prepared to respond appropriately when communicating about mental illness and suicide in professional contexts.
Mindframe for Alcohol and Other Drugs to join the community and sector at the 2019 Australian & New Zealand Addiction Conference
Everymind Suicide Prevention project staff, Brydie Jameson and Clare Jones will be at the Gold Coast this week, presenting and hosting a trade table and display at the 5th Australian & New Zealand Addiction Conference on the Mindframe for Alcohol and Other Drugs project.
Media Alert: Reminder for responsible reporting on public hearing in Sydney for the Special Commission of Inquiry into the Drug ‘Ice’
Mindframe encourages the media to refer to the Mindframe guidelines for communicating about alcohol and other drugs, if reporting on the public hearing in Sydney today for the Special Commission of Inquiry into the Drug ‘Ice’.
Applying a 2019 lens to portrayals of suicide in film
Everymind Suicide Prevention Project Lead, Sara Bartlett recently spoke with Blake Howard, host of One HEAT Minute Podcast to discuss Michael Mann’s 1995 film HEAT and the importance of safe portrayals of suicide in film.
Media Alert: Mindframe reminder for responsible reporting following death of former President of Peru, Alan Garcia.
Mindframe is aware of syndicated articles appearing in Australian news media, detailing the death Alan Garcia, Peru’s ex-President and would like to remind journalists that syndicated media is still required to be in line with Australian reporting standards and editorial codes.
Media Alert: Mindframe advice for reporting on the deaths of the Manrique and Lutz family members
Mindframe encourages media to report responsibly on the deaths of the Manrique and Lutz family members following the release of the coroner’s report and in particular, avoiding descriptions around means and method.
Mindframe supports launch of the national #StigmaPledge campaign
Mindframe welcomes the launch of the #StigmaPledge campaign, a joint partnership between SANE Australia and Everymind, which is calling for a stigma-free 2019 Federal Election.