Media must strike balance on reporting on suicide and conveying facts responsibly

The media need to strike a balance between reporting on suicide and conveying the facts responsibly.

That’s according to the head of the National Office for Suicide Prevention, Gerry Raleigh, speaking at a conference in Dublin this morning.

Journalists are urged not to report the specifics of a suicide, but experts say it’s important that the problem is discussed, so it’s not taboo.