It's sadly likely there will be another huge spike in suicides, as recent coverage has been horrendously insensitive—either through opportunism or lack of consulting with experts. The romanticization, the constant publicizing of method, the marathon, larger-than-life coverage.https://twitter.com/zeynep/status/963900584901226497 …
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Talking about tough issues is good; it could've been an opportunity. But you need to bring in some experts here and treat people as real people, not as content to fill time and pages with. The romanticization is big part of what fuels suicidal ideation, and we've had nothing but.
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Didn't watch that but the only sensible thing is coverage that focuses on survivors and loved ones. The romanticization of the person as a celebrity when what's in front of us is a tremendous tragedy of real human beings is atrocious and irresponsible.https://twitter.com/wolfeb99/status/1005828476878741504 …
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Yes. As the article explains, and as tons of research shows, It's absolutely possible to drastically reduce suicide rates; however, what has happened in the last week has been exactly the opposite of what needs to happen to reduce the rate of this tragedy.https://twitter.com/DrSarteschi/status/1005830297424945152 …
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And then there is the ghoulish spectre of the ads running next to sensationalist, counterproductive suicide coverage. Hard to believe ads run like this, but they do.https://twitter.com/zacharylipton/status/1005826531883659265 …
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The only thing that's been barely observed is a lip-service addition of the help-line at the end of articles/coverage. It is so inexcusable as the research is clear; the guidelines are clear. The ratings, the money, the insensitivity trumps responsibility.https://twitter.com/kellymcb/status/1005053905678557184 …
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The current media economy incentivizes sensationalism. Chasing eyes indiscriminately degrades culture (and people).
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I agree with the news coverage or romanticizing as negative, but I found the idea of running a marathon of his shows at a way of helping those who appreciated him grieve and process. A way to say good-bye to a friend.
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