Table 2.

Potentially helpful media reporting characteristics according to World Health Organization suicide reporting guidelines (N = 165 articles).

Media report characteristics	Frequency (%)
Recognizes link of suicide with mental illness	48 (29.1%)
Suicide statistics reported	41 (24.8%)
Expert opinion from a mental health professional	32 (19.4%)
Mentions a suicide prevention program/support service	24 (14.5%)
Dispels myths regarding suicide (e.g., there are no preceding warning signs and/or that there is nothing one can do to prevent suicide)	21 (12.7%)
Scientific research findings reported	19 (11.5%)
Recognizes link of suicide with drug or alcohol abuse/dependence	14 (8.5%)
Provides contact details for a suicide support service (e.g., suicide helpline)	8 (4.8%)