The Influence of Media on the Stigma of Suicide when a Postsecondary Student Dies by Suicide

Lindsay, Brittany L.; Szeto, Andrew C. H.

doi:10.1080/13811118.2022.2121672

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“…Among other main targets, such as treating depression and reducing access to lethal means, media coverage of suicide is known to be an important target that may reduce the global suicide risk (Niederkrotenthaler et al, 2020). Media portrayals of suicides have been scrutinized for their potential in uence on suicide rates, with numerous studies revealing a link between such coverage and subsequent increases in suicide occurrences (Lindsay & Szeto, 2023;Sisask & Värnik, 2012;Till et al, 2021;Niederkrotenthaler et al, 2023). The "copycat effect"-the propensity of vulnerable individuals to mimic suicidal acts depicted in the media-exempli es the risks associated with detailed and sensationalized reporting of suicide methods (Sisask & Värnik, 2012;Niederkrotenthaler et al, 2009;Ownby & Routon, 2020).…”

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Applying Language Models for Suicide Prevention: Evaluating News Article Adherence to WHO Reporting Guidelines

Elyoseph,

Levkovich,

Rabin

et al. 2024

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Background Suicide is a significant societal issue that affects many individuals annually. Previous research has indicated that irresponsible media coverage of suicides can promote suicidal behaviors, such as glorifying the individual who committed suicide or providing excessive details about the method used. Consequently, the World Health Organization (WHO) has established guidelines for responsible journalistic reporting on suicide, outlining both recommended and discouraged practices. However, these guidelines are often not adhered to in real-world reporting, posing a risk to public safety. Objective The aim of the current study was to explore the use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in assessing news articles on suicide, relative to the WHO's criteria. Methods The evaluation involved two independent human reviewers and two AI systems, Claude.AI and ChatGPT-4, which assessed 40 suicide-related articles from online platforms based on the WHO's 15 criteria. Results The findings indicated strong agreement between ChatGPT-4 and the two human reviewers (0.81–0.87). Strong agreement was also found between Claude.AI and the two human reviewers (0.73–0.78). A repeated measures analysis of variance showed no significant differences in the evaluations made by the human reviewers and ChatGPT-4, but Claude.AI showed lower estimations. Conclusions These results suggest that GenAI has the potential to play a crucial role in promoting safe reporting practices, with implications for public health. The consistency of these findings across different languages could further enhance their significance. Potentially, this technology could be leveraged to provide immediate, automated feedback to journalists and editors, encouraging them to align their reporting with best practices. By demonstrating the capability of GenAI to contribute to mental health advocacy, not only at an individual level but also on a societal scale, this study underscores the transformative role that GenAI can play in shaping public narratives around sensitive issues like suicide.

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Applying Language Models for Suicide Prevention: Evaluating News Article Adherence to WHO Reporting Guidelines

Elyoseph,

Levkovich,

Rabin

et al. 2024

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“…Despite the decrease in suicide rates globally,1 there has been an increase in suicide among university students in recent years 2 3. There is a growing concern over the mental health of university students, with various studies identifying that mental disorders and suicide are higher among university students than the general population 4–9.…”

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“…The transition to university life normally coincides with the transition into adulthood, which comes with various challenges and stressors for students, such as leaving home for the first time, financial concerns, including balancing employment with academic demands. 3 12 13 Although changes to the higher education sector mean that not all students attend residential universities and live on campus, 14 15 some students spend most of their time on campus, especially if they are in residential accommodation. 14 15 Given this context, a suicide on campus can be experienced as a community trauma and may be the first time a student encounters a peer’s death compared with a family member’s death.…”

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Suicide postvention for staff and students on university campuses: a scoping review

2023

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ObjectiveTo examine current knowledge about suicide bereavement and postvention interventions for university staff and students.DesignScoping review.Data sources and eligibilityWe conducted systematic searches in 12 electronic databases (PubMed, PsycINFO, MEDLINE, CINAHL, Africa-Wide Information, PsycARTICLES, Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition, Academic Search Premier, SocINDEX through the EBSCOHOST platform; Cochrane Library, Web of Science, SCOPUS), hand searched lists of references of included articles and consulted with library experts during September 2021 and June 2022. Eligible studies were screened against the inclusion criteria independently by two reviewers. Only studies published in English were included.Data extraction and synthesisScreening was conducted by two independent reviewers following a three-step article screening process. Biographical data and study characteristics were extracted using a data extraction form and synthesised.ResultsOur search strategy identified 7691 records from which 3170 abstracts were screened. We assessed 29 full texts and included 17 articles for the scoping review. All studies were from high-income countries (USA, Canada, UK). The review identified no postvention intervention studies on university campuses. Study designs were mostly descriptive quantitative or mixed methods. Data collection and sampling were heterogeneous.ConclusionStaff and students require support measures due to the impact of suicide bereavement and the unique nature of the university context. There is a need for further research to move from descriptive studies to focus on intervention studies, particularly at universities in low-income and middle-income countries.

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The Impact of Parental Suicide Stigma on Youth Suicide Stigma in Mexico

Hoffman,

Croft,

Wood

et al. 2024

J Interpers Violence

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Suicide negatively impacts societies worldwide. A particular area of concern is the prevalence of suicide among Latinx youth, as research indicates that suicide behaviors among Latinx in the United States and youth in Latin America have increased drastically over the last decade. Reducing suicide stigma is a key factor in promoting youth help-seeking behaviors regarding suicidality. Previous research suggests that a relationship with a trusted adult may influence the likelihood of an adolescent contacting a suicide crisis line. Our study seeks to further the research of how parents can influence youth perceptions of suicide by studying the relationship between parent and child suicide stigma. Data were collected from parent–child dyads throughout Mexico. The Stigma of Suicide Scale Short Form was used to measure suicide stigma among adult and youth participants independently. Results suggest that parent suicide stigma was a significant predictor of youth suicide stigma, that male youth in our sample had higher suicide stigma than female youth, and that access to healthcare services was associated with lower suicide stigma. Results are discussed considering unique cultural factors in Mexico such as familismo. If future research reinforces the findings of this study, suicide stigma programs might be more effective if targeted at the entire family unit rather than just adolescents.

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The Influence of Media on the Stigma of Suicide when a Postsecondary Student Dies by Suicide

Cited by 3 publications

References 41 publications

Applying Language Models for Suicide Prevention: Evaluating News Article Adherence to WHO Reporting Guidelines

Applying Language Models for Suicide Prevention: Evaluating News Article Adherence to WHO Reporting Guidelines

Suicide postvention for staff and students on university campuses: a scoping review

The Impact of Parental Suicide Stigma on Youth Suicide Stigma in Mexico

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