Help tackle stigma in the media surrounding mental illness and suicide.
SANE Australia’s StigmaWatch program was established to promote the responsible reporting of mental illness and suicide in the Australian media.
"When we have weeks where the stigma in the media is so continuous, it’s like a wall. It’s like a wall of noise."
People affected by complex mental health issues and suicide, their families, and other carers tell their stories and speak out about the impact of stigma on their lives.
Peer Ambassador Cameron talks about his experience in the powerful video above.
The Australian media should follow these guidelines when reporting on mental illness and suicide.
Australian Press Council Standards
Many publications syndicate their content from overseas. It's important that when the media does this, the story fo… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
"Stigma is a weapon that keeps us apart." - Cameron, SANE Board Director. Report stigmatising or unsafe coverage of… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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"With the SANE Forums we're connecting with people right around the country ... particularly if you haven't felt co… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Mental health stigma is a significant reality for those living with a diagnosis. SANE Board Director, Cameron talk… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Stereotyping those with mental illness as violent, unstable or out of control perpetuates stigma. The importance of… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
When reporting on incidents of suicide, the media must to with official sources (police/coroner/family) that the d… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Coverage of #mentalillness and suicide should always be safe, responsible and accurate. If you see reporting that i… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
@AustralianLabor's @josh4macnamara has signed the #stigmapledge 🙌🏻 Have your local candidates agreed to rise above… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
⎜Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health System⎜#Healesville, #Seymour, #Shepparton & #Bendigo residents, co… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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