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Mental Health – Suicide 

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Media as Partners in Suicide Prevention (American Association of Suicidology)
Journalists have a difficult task when making decisions about how to report on suicide. There is a tension between generating a visible, consequential story on suicide and avoiding elements that may contribute to an increase in suicides among vulnerable individuals, referred to as suicide contagion.

Publications

Real Stories (National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention)
A collaborative suicide prevention approach for news and entertainment.

Recommendations for Reporting on Suicide 
Suicide is a public health issue. Media and online coverage of suicide should be informed by using best practices. Some suicide deaths may be newsworthy.

Michigan Based Resources

Suicide Prevention (Michigan Department of Health & Human Services -MDHHS)
Michigan-based coalitions, crisis lines, fact sheets, trainings and events

Other Resources

If You Need Help: If you or a loved one needs to talk to someone due to suicidal thoughts or actions, there are resources dedicated to helping you:

• United States National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
• Canada Suicide Prevention Service: 1-833-456-4566
• United Kingdom Samaritans Helpline: 116 123

List of suicide crisis lines (Wikipedia)
Suicide crisis lines can be found in many countries worldwide.