The second edition of a media guide for reporting on suicide and mental illness, prepared by Wisconsin United for Mental Health, is now available. The guide, “Open Minds Open Doors: A guide for Media,” provides statistics, facts and background data as well as suggested terminology and guidelines for avoiding the stigma of suicide and mental illness. The guide recently won a Mental Health America 2009 Media Award in the advocacy category.
According to Wisconsin United for Mental Health’s Web site, its mission is to “educate and increase awareness about mental illnesses, to eliminate stigma and discrimination, and promote recovery.”
