Why Suicide Is Such a Hot Topic
Category: MEDIA
Suicide is not a happy topic but we need to hear about it and talk about. The truth is the media deserves credit for bringing the issue of suicide to light. Reducing the stigma of mental illness is half the battle. Removing taboos and encouraging open conversation is a positive step. We need more articles about depression, not less.
By Tara Sonenshine, ContributorGeorge Washington University’s School of Media and Public Affairs, 2015-05-17