Doctors say words can be powerful, and the way they're used could save or hurt a person who is considering taking their life.
While mental health coverage is important, doctors say the stories must be told with care in order to avoid what's known as"suicide contagion."
"They haven't necessarily had the experience of being through crises and knowing that it does get better and you can get through the other side," said Dr. Richard McKeon, chief of suicide prevention at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The Department of Health and Human Services says reporting on suicide should avoid repetition, details on the method and presenting suicide in an oversimplified manner or an answer to a problem. Media should also offer resources on finding help.
When rapper Logic released the song titled"1-800-273-8255," which is the National Suicide Prevention Hotline, calls to the hotline increased.
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