News
2020
Media Alert: Release of ABS Causes of Death data 2019
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has today released its 2019 Causes of Death data, which includes annual, national and state suicide information.
Media Alert: Mindframe advice for the safe reporting of suspected accidental drug overdoses in NSW, Central Coast
Australian media are reminded to report sensitively on the recent suspected accidental drug overdoses in Budgewoi (NSW, Central Coast). Evidence suggests that the way in which a person who uses alcohol and other drugs is described, can impact an individual’s self-esteem, shape community perceptions, increase stigma and decrease help-seeking behaviour.
Media Alert: Release of National Suicide and Self-Harm Monitoring System
Australian media are called on to communicate safely and sensitively on suicide-related data now publicly accessible through the National Suicide and Self-Harm Monitoring System.
Media Alert: Reminder for reporting on video circulating on social media
Australian media are reminded to report responsibly around the current circulation on a range of social channels of a problematic and graphic video, which features a man’s death by suicide.
Mindframe guidelines redesigned, refreshed and available for download
The full suite of Mindframe guidelines and resources are now available in one convenient location on mindframe.org.au reflecting refreshed design and links to evidence.