The tragic death by suicide of Australian soldier Captain Andrew Paljakka, was reported in The Sydney Morning Herald by Les Kennedy on 1.11.07. The report listed the graphic details of his disturbing suicide, following a battle with post-traumatic stress and severe depression.

StigmaWatch contacted Mr Kennedy to convey the serious concerns of StigmaWatchers fearing vulnerable readers would be affected by the story – and given ideas by the method. Mr Kennedy was urged to avoid any mention of methods and to include helpline details for people in distress seeking help.