Today Mindframe is launching the evidence-informed Mindframe for Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) guidelines. The project aims to positively influence the quality of media reporting on AOD-related issues, improve community attitudes towards people living with issues related to AOD use and increase help-seeking behaviour.
Mindframe wishes to pass on condolences to family and friends following the passing of Jeremy Richman, father of Avielle Richman, a victim of the Sandy Hook school shooting in Connecticut, U.S
Mindframe would like to thank the Australian media for its responsible coverage of the recent passing of two Parkland school shooting survivors in Florida last week and urges promotion of help-seeking information for distressed viewers.
Mindframe and SANE StigmaWatch would like to remind media of the impact of linking mental ill-health with extremist behaviour.
Mindframe acknowledges the potential impact on journalists and news room staff following exposure to distressing content when reporting on recent local and international incidents.
Mindframe reminds media of the responsible reporting on the breaking news around the Christchurch shooting, and to use caution when speculating the link between the shooter’s state of mind and the incident.
Mindframe reminds media of responsible reporting on the recent school shooting in Brazil and urges promotion of help-seeking information for distressed viewers.
The sentencing of George Pell will be televised LIVE from the County Court of Victoria tomorrow, Wednesday 13th of March, 2019 – at approximately 10am AEDST.
Mindframe reminds media of responsible reporting on the recent death of Keith Flint, following the release of the coroner’s report and in particular, reporting on specific details of method.
Travelling across Australia is just part of how the Mindframe team actively collaborates with Primary Health Networks (PHNs), stakeholders and the media.