A Toolkit for Entertainment Professionals, Reporters, and Social Media Influencers
Every story holds power. Whether you’re a journalist, filmmaker, or content creator, the way you tell a story shapes public perception of mental health. The Media Resources Hub provides research-backed tools, guidelines, and case studies to help you create ethical, responsible, and impactful content.
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Media Tools provide best practices for responsible reporting on suicide and mental health, offering safe messaging guidelines tailored for print, digital, and broadcast media.
Case Studies showcase real-world examples of effective mental health storytelling, featuring insights from media professionals on responsible coverage.
How to Talk Safely About Suicide
As an influencer or content creator, you have the power to send the message that we all have mental health, that no one is alone, and that help is available.
Journalists Leading on Ethical Reporting on Suicide
When reporting on suicide, ethical practices aren't just about respect — they're about public health and safety. Responsible journalism saves lives.
Creative Safety Guidance on Hulu’s The Girl from Plainville
AFSP’s creative support of the Hulu miniseries The Girl from Plainville — a dramatization of the real-life Michelle Carter case surrounding a teen who died by suicide and his girlfriend’s conviction for manslaughter – offers a unique case study of how AFSP provides storytelling guidance.
Reaching Comics and Horror Fans in Support of Teen Mental Health
Naomi collaborated with her father as the co-author of the hit comic book miniseries A Haunted Girl (Image Comics), which combined their real-life experience with a spooky — and inspiring — tale of the supernatural. To ensure the series’ depiction of mental health and suicide was accurate and safe, they reached out to AFSP.
Latest Media Resources
Guidelines for Ethically Reporting on Suicide
A research-backed guide outlining best practices for reporting on suicide responsibly, minimizing harm, and avoiding misinformation.
How to Talk Safely About Suicide
Research-based safe messaging guidelines to help you speak safely about this important topic, along with some technical considerations to follow.
AFSP Brand Guidelines
A quick-reference checklist for journalists covering crisis situations, ensuring ethical, accurate, and compassionate reporting.
Safe Storytelling in Film and TV
Essential guidelines for screenwriters, directors, and producers to portray mental health responsibly and avoid harmful tropes.
Crisis Response Checklist for Newsrooms
A quick-reference checklist for journalists covering crisis situations, ensuring ethical, accurate, and compassionate reporting.
Enhance Your Storytelling, Make an Impact
Your work has the power to educate, shift perspectives, and save lives. Leverage these resources and best practices to ensure responsible mental health representation. Need additional guidance?
Contact AFSP for expert media support.
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