The ripple effect

In late March a feature article regarding youth suicide contagion was nominated to StigmaWatch as a 'Good News Report'.

Published in The Weekend Australian Magazine, Trent Dalton's 'The ripple effect' highlighted the effect suicide contagion has on individuals, families and communities.

The reader who nominated the story was impressed with the way in which Trent conveyed the feelings, pain and loss experienced by those who had lost their children, family or friends.

From a mental health and suicide prevention perspective, Trent's article responsibly limited details such as suicide method and location.