• Avoid using photos of people who’ve died by suicide in promotional material or at the event itself, as these can be triggering for people who may be experiencing thoughts of suicide.
Know your statistics
Statistics and data about suicide can be useful to inform your kōrero, but you must ensure the information you’re sharing is up-to-date and correct. The Coronial Services of New Zealand provides data of all suspected suicides annually, including information like regions and ethnicity – visit https://minhealthnz.shinyapps.io/suicide-web-tool/ and search for annual suicide statistics.
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Your guide to planning a safe suicide prevention event
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