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Action Alliance Framework for Successful Messaging
It is important for those messaging publicly about suicide to understand that some types of public messaging about suicide can increase risk among vulnerable individuals. Conversely, messengers should be aware that some types of public messages can help to promote resiliency, encourage help-seeking, publicize prevention successes, and encourage actions that help prevent suicide. This resource helps people messaging about suicide to develop messages that are strategic, safe, positive, and make use of relevant guidelines and best practices. (National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention)
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