March 31, 2009
News media outlets are increasingly covering the current economic meltdown and often linking it to reports of suicide and suicide attempts. Is the economic crisis really causing increases in suicidal behaviors? The Suicide Prevention Resource Center at EDC conducted a March 12, 2009 webinar on the relationships between unemployment, economic crises and suicide. The webinar describes the media recommendations for safe and effective reporting and offers ideas for ensuring that prevention is addressed. Go to: http://www.sprc.org/traininginstitute/disc_series/disc_16.asp
For a guide on the topic developed by the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, go to: http://www.samhsa.gov/economy/
