Mindframe and Mental Health Reporting

Dr Elizabeth Paton from Mindframe discusses how to safely and responsibly report on mental health concerns, suicide and alcohol and other drug use within your community.

We’ll be joined by Dr Elizabeth Paton from Mindframe to speak on how to safely and responsibly report on mental health concerns, suicide and alcohol and other drug use within your community.

We learned about:

  • The importance of non-stigmatising or glamourising language
  • How to safely approach stories without detailing information that can be harmful to audiences
  • Understanding the evidence and the Mindframe principles
  • How to identify and create content that aligns with the guidelines

This content is for LINA members only.

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If these topics have raised any issues for you, you can contact:

Lifeline 13 11 14

Beyond Blue 1300 22 46 36

Head to Health: mental health portal headtohealth.gov.au

About the author.
Emma Marshall
Emma Marshall
LINA Member Engagement Coordinator

Emma comes to LINA with a background in radio and digital content distribution. She worked as a Digital Courier Operator at Nine for 8 years, prior to which she had presenter roles at Nova and SBS Pop Asia.

Emma brings expertise in social and digital platform expertise, including database systems focused on the sharing of content across media organisations. In her spare time, Emma produces podcasts. Emma is based in Macquarie Park, New South Wales.

To learn more about joining LINA, if you’re an existing member with a question, or if you would like work with our members, contact Emma via email.

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