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Mindframe @mindframemedia.bsky.social · 4h

Sharing personal stories about suicide can be powerful and can help to break down stigma while encouraging support.
But this sharing needs to be done with care.
Access free tips and advice, resources, videos and a workbook that can help you make a positive difference, safely 👉 bit.ly/4efPL4q

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Mindframe @mindframemedia.bsky.social · 1d

#News and #media content that provides accurate, balanced and informative coverage of mental health concerns and #suicide can play a vital role in increasing help-seeking and help-offering.
Access our free quick reference guide to help reduce #stigma in the media: bit.ly/3KbtN5c

Mindframe @mindframemedia.bsky.social · 2d

Media professionals and other public communicators can access a free suite of handy quick reference guides to aid safe and sensitive communication about #suicide, mental health concerns and alcohol and other drugs. Access these resources covering a range of topics and contexts here: bit.ly/3LYr7ch

Mindframe @mindframemedia.bsky.social · 6d

Some common terms & language used around mental health concerns can cause shame & stigma, reinforce myths, & lessen the likelihood of help-seeking & support.
The words we choose matter.
Access free resources, including more helpful tips like the one below: tinyurl.com/ourwordsmatter

Mindframe @mindframemedia.bsky.social · 8d

#Ausmedia professionals now have access to a new quick reference guide featuring advice to support sensitive, respectful and safe communication about #suicide and mental health concerns in #LGBTIQA+ communities.
Access this free resource here: bit.ly/3ZCxucr

Mindframe @mindframemedia.bsky.social · 9d

This free Mindframe guide, developed in partnership with
CBPATSISP, empowers journalists to deliver stories about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander suicide that are safe for interviewees, First Nations communities, & media audiences.
Access it here: bit.ly/46GwJ6z

Mindframe @mindframemedia.bsky.social · 10d

Places remain in next week's free Mindframe online training session - register now to secure yours: bit.ly/46bfABq
Just one hour of your day can make a huge difference toward reducing stigma around suicide and mental health concerns.

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Mindframe @mindframemedia.bsky.social · 13d

Are you a creator working on a project for screen or stage that includes themes such as mental health concerns or suicide? Everymind provides free support including advice around potential audience impact, and safe, authentic portrayal.
Talk to our team: bit.ly/3N4TpTR

Mindframe @mindframemedia.bsky.social · 14d

The way media communicates about child and youth suicide can have a profound impact on young people and the wider community.
Access a free guide designed to support safe, respectful communication including more tips like the ones below: bit.ly/4lg4SxQ

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Mindframe @mindframemedia.bsky.social · 16d

#Ausmedia professionals are reminded to refer to Mindframe guidelines for reporting and portrayal of eating disorders when covering these issues.
Free guidelines and tips like the one below: bit.ly/4l31DcK

Mindframe @mindframemedia.bsky.social · 20d

The images used when reporting on suicide, mental health concerns, disordered eating, & the use of alcohol & other drugs can frame public attitudes and reduce stigma.
Access free guidelines for image use & our royalty-free image database: bit.ly/3BT8BgR

Mindframe @mindframemedia.bsky.social · 21d

#Ausmedia reporting on suicides in #LGBTIQA+ communities are reminded to refer to Mindframe's guide supporting sensitive, respectful and safe communication.
Access this free resource, featuring more tips like the ones below, here: bit.ly/3ZCxucr

Mindframe @mindframemedia.bsky.social · 22d

The next free Mindframe online training session will take place on Tuesday, 7 October.
Register now to secure your place: bit.ly/46bfABq
The words and images we use when communicating about suicide and mental health concerns have the power to reduce stigma.

Mindframe training: Communicating about suicide & mental health concerns

A free Mindframe training session on safe and sensitive public communication around suicide and mental health concerns

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Mindframe @mindframemedia.bsky.social · 23d

Inaccurate & simplistic reporting/public discussion about medically assisted weight loss can increase misinformation, stigma, disordered eating behaviour and promote harmful stereotypes.
Learn more in this free new Mindframe guide: bit.ly/4g4IJBr

Mindframe @mindframemedia.bsky.social · 24d

#Ausmedia and others communicating publicly about #suicide and mental health concerns are reminded that Mindframe has a free directory of experts who can provide valuable context on these issues from a range of perspectives.
Visit: bit.ly/3NBKZDA

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Mindframe @mindframemedia.bsky.social · 28d

Australian media professionals now have access to a new guide featuring practical advice to support safe, sensitive communication about child and youth suicide.
Access this free new resource here: bit.ly/4lg4SxQ

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Mindframe @mindframemedia.bsky.social · 29d

Media professionals and other public communicators can access a free suite of handy quick reference guides to aid safe and sensitive communication about issues including #suicide, mental health concerns, weight stigma, youth suicide, and alcohol and other drug use.
Find them here: bit.ly/3LYr7ch

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Mindframe @mindframemedia.bsky.social · Sep 9

Tomorrow is World Suicide Prevention Day. Media & anyone communicating publicly about suicide, including those choosing to share their own lived experience stories, are urged to refer to Mindframe guidelines and other resources designed to aid safe communication. Learn more: mindframe.org.au #WSPD

Mindframe @mindframemedia.bsky.social · Sep 8

Are you a creator working on a project for screen or stage that includes themes such as mental health concerns or suicide?
Everymind provides free support including advice around potential audience impact, and safe, authentic portrayal.
Talk to our team: bit.ly/3N4TpTR

Mindframe @mindframemedia.bsky.social · Sep 5

Some common terms & language relating to self-harm can cause shame & stigma, reinforce myths, and lessen the likelihood of help-seeking and support.
The words we choose matter.
Access free guidance, including more helpful tips like the one below: tinyurl.com/ourwordsmatter

Mindframe @mindframemedia.bsky.social · Sep 4

#Ausmedia professionals now have access to a new guide featuring practical advice to support safe, sensitive communication about child and youth #suicide.
Access this free new resource here: bit.ly/4lg4SxQ

Mindframe @mindframemedia.bsky.social · Sep 3

It's Body Image and Eating Disorder Awareness Week. Inaccurate & simplistic reporting/public discussion about medically assisted weight loss can increase misinformation, stigma, disordered eating behaviour and promote harmful stereotypes.
Learn more in this free new guide: bit.ly/4g4IJBr
#BIEDAW

Mindframe @mindframemedia.bsky.social · Sep 2

Mindframe helps media and anyone communicating publicly about alcohol and other drugs, to do so in ways that are safe, sensitive and help to reduce stigma. Access free advice, guidelines and resources including more tips like the one below: bit.ly/3Q1L30P

Mindframe @mindframemedia.bsky.social · Aug 29

When social posts about a #suicide death include factors such the method or location, there is an increased risk of individuals taking similar action. This free Mindframe resource provides guidance to help everyone communicate safely about suicide on social media platforms. Visit: bit.ly/3EzhzEb

Mindframe @mindframemedia.bsky.social · Aug 27

The words and images we use to communicate about suicide have the potential to isolate people and reinforce stigma, or they can engage and empower people to seek and offer support.
Access free tips like these 👇 in this handy quick reference guide: bit.ly/46UBWri