Which brings us back to the question: Can the media play a significant role in preventing suicides? We at the Centre for Mental Health Law & Policy have developed a self-paced e-course on Reporting Suicides Responsibly. Introduce suicide reporting programmes in colleges and media organisationsUnfortunately, journalism courses do not prioritise training on suicide reporting due to a lack of awareness of the potential impact of media coverage on suicide rates. Which brings us back to the question: Can the media play a significant role in preventing suicides? Introduce suicide reporting programmes in colleges and media organisations Unfortunately, journalism courses do not prioritise training on suicide reporting due to a lack of awareness of the potential impact of media coverage on suicide rates.

Source: Indian Express March 09, 2023 21:49 UTC