Citation

Kar SK, Menon V, Padhy SK, Ransing R. Indian J. Psychol. Med. 2022; 44(1): 87-89.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2022, Indian Psychiatric Society, South Zone, Publisher Medknow Publications)

DOI

10.1177/02537176211007390

PMID

35509669

PMCID

PMC9022913

Abstract

Media reporting of suicide significantly influences the suicidal behavior in vulnerable individuals.1,2 Studies have found a poor quality of suicide reporting by media.3-6 To regulate the irresponsible media reporting of suicide, the World Health Organization (WHO) had developed a guideline in 2017.7 Referring to this guideline, the Press Council of India (PCI) has also developed a guideline.8,9 It was developed by the central statutory body (authority) of PCI, in reference to the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017, section 24 (1), which deals with reporting news about psychiatric disorders. While framing the guidelines, PCI had considered the WHO guideline.7 The PCI guideline appeals to the media to refrain from certain reporting styles that may negatively impact the public...

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