Assessing the Use of Media Reporting Recommendations by the World Health Organization in Suicide News Published in the Most Influential Media Sources in China, 2003–2015
Public media reports about suicide are likely to influence the population’s suicidal attempts and completed suicides. Irresponsible reports might trigger copycat suicidal behaviors, while responsible reports may help reduce suicide rates. The World Health Organization (WHO) released recommendations...
Main Authors: | Xin Chu, Xingyi Zhang, Peixia Cheng, David C. Schwebel, Guoqing Hu |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-03-01
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Series: | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/15/3/451 |
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