Media and Suicide

Newspaper Adherence to Media Reporting Guidelines 

This study examined newspaper adherence to reporting guidelines following the suicide deaths of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain. None of the 10 newspapers reviewed met the adherence threshold for high fidelity, highlighting widespread opportunities for improvement.

• Newspapers Overlook Best Practices When Reporting a Celebrity Suicide Death
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Netflix’s 13 Reasons Why 

This study examined the association between the release of the Netflix series 13 Reasons Why and suicide rates in the United States. The release of 13 Reasons Why was associated with a significant increase in monthly suicide rates among youth aged 10 to 17 years.

• Suicide Rates Spike Nationally Among Youth After “13 Reasons Why” Release
• Finding the Reasons Why: Looking for Answers in Trends of Child and Youth Suicides