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Guidance for reporting suicides involving novel methods

The naming of novel suicide methods in media reports has been linked to increases in the use of these methods, resulting in increases in suicide deaths.

Due to the greater level of risk associated with reporting on suicides by the use of novel methods, journalists should be aware of the extra care required when covering these stories.

Samaritans' Media Guidelines

Samaritans' Media Guidelines help journalists report suicide and self-harm safely and responsibly.

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