PhD, Mental health researcher @unimelbMSPGH @UniMelbMDHS @unimelb | Tackling media-based stigma towards people with mental illness
Melbourne, Victoria
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Media reporting on mental illness, violence and crime needs to change theconversation.com/media-re… via @ConversationEDU @MindframeMedia @DrMichBlanchard @bartlett_saraj @ElizabethJPaton
With #socialmedia now the most popular news source in Australia 📰, our latest research investigated how #mentalillness and #suicide in are portrayed in Facebook news posts 🗨️.
@SANEAustralia @MindframeMedia
Read the full-text for free: go.unimelb.edu.au/ca7p
Guidelines are helping the media cover attacks like Bondi Junction the right way @WakeinFright
pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/artic…
New publication with @wakeinfright🎉
Bondi Junction stabbings: Did guidelines for responsible reporting on mental illness & crime work?
In short: They mostly worked, but there's room for improvement to further de-stigmatise mental illness. Read more: go.unimelb.edu.au/7ahp
The Mental Ill-Health Stigma Researchers Australia @MISRANetwork is holding its second annual symposium on November 15!
Explore the full program and grab your FREE ticket to the online stream at the link below. 🔗👇go.unimelb.edu.au/gs98
Join us @UniMelb for our #WorldMentalHealthDay2024 panel event this evening, where our stellar line-up of thought leaders will explore the importance of language to improve understanding and reduce #stigma towards people with mental illness.
Further deets & registration below👇
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World Mental Health Day is recognized on October 10 each year—and this year’s theme is about making mental health a priority at work.
publichealth.jhu.edu/2024/si…
ALT Illustration of a person with their head in their hands, overwhelmed at work. Arms are outstretched to the person with a clock, paper, phone, and pen. Text on screen reads: World Mental Health Day. “It is Time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace” Everyone can play a role in promoting workplace mental health. Here a few simple actions you can take to support mental health and well-being.
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Today is World Mental Health Day and this year's theme is meaningful connections matter.
In Australia, 1 in 5 people are affected by mental ill-health.
Having meaningful connections with others means we're better placed to recognise the signs someone is struggling and check in. The conversation that follows could change a life.
For tips on how to build meaningful connections visit worldmentalhealthday.com.au/…
#wmhd2024
Our latest publication: We spoke to Australian news professionals about their experiences reporting on mental illness and suicide & how they can be better supported. Full text🔓go.unimelb.edu.au/6578
@Amy_J_Morgan @ElizabethJPaton @GayleMcNaught @ProfNickiR
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#Ausmedia reporting or sharing international/syndicated content relating to suicide are reminded to avoid including graphic depictions of method/location. This practice has been linked to further suicidal behaviour. Free resources supporting safe reporting: bit.ly/453KQye
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Lifes ups and downs happen every day.
Which is why we should ask R U OK? Any Day.
Download our FREE resources in readiness for R U OK?Day tomorrow: ruok.org.au/r-u-ok-day
#ruokanyday
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#Ausmedia are urged to exercise care when reporting on cases involving suspected murder and self harm, & to avoid speculating about mental illness as the cause of violent behaviour. Access free guidelines to assist safe reporting: bit.ly/42eO3K4
HUGE thanks to @FincinaHopgood and the fabulous UNE Journalism students 🙏for such a great online session on responsible reporting on mental illness in the context of violence and crime to tackle #stigma📰
HUGE thanks to @Anna_Ross_ for making time in a busy schedule #TheMHSConference2024 to deliver a training workshop for News & Journalism students @UniNewEngland on responsible reporting of mental health issues from her award-winning research with @MindframeMedia @SANEAustralia
Starting Day 2 with a wonderful performance by Ben Drysdale. "Listen now" was inspired by Ben's experience of helping a mate, great song, worth a listen 🎶
#TheMHSconference2024 – at Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
The best place to watch the sunrise. Early start worth it for #TheMHSconference2024 – at Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
So great to once again join @JournalismRmit this time w/ @OurWatchAus as part of our trial on responsible reporting of violence, including violence against women & in context of mental illness. The media has a powerful influence on attitudes, it's so important we get this right! – at Melbourne, Victoria
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We've collaborated with @OurWatchAus to develop a new quick reference guide for #Ausmedia reporting on murder and suicide incidents. Includes more advice around choice of language and images like the one below, and journalist self-care tips. Free download: bit.ly/45o39zX
Aussies 🇦🇺 representing at @WPA_Psychiatry's Together Against Stigma Conference. It's been a brilliant 3 days of learning about Stigma research happening across the globe & connecting 🇮🇸
@MISRANetwork @ProfNickiR
@Amy_J_Morgan @dan_lubman @stigma_lab #stopstigma #WPAIceland – at Iceland
We're starting Day 2 with a plenary addresw by stigma research great Sir Graham Thornicroft 🙌
@MISRANetwork #stopstigma #WPAIceland
