Lifeline Newsroom

Updates, media releases and responsible reporting resources.

A central space for Lifeline announcements, public education, media releases and guidance for covering mental health and suicide with care, accuracy and hope.

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For journalists, editors and content creators Please include help-seeking information and avoid sensational details when reporting on suicide or self-harm.
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Latest from Lifeline

Use this section for announcements, press releases, campaign updates, volunteer appeals, public education posts and statements from Lifeline.

Patron Message
Message September 2025

A Message from Our Patron

A public message from Lifeline’s Patron supporting the mission to befriend the despairing and suicidal.

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Media Release
Press Release March 2025

Media Release: Truman Lochan Dass

Official Lifeline statement for media and public reference.

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Media Release
Press Release January 2025

Media Release: Sorneilla Lara

Official Lifeline statement for media and public reference.

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Awareness
Campaign October 2025

World Financial Planning Day

Public education content connecting financial stress, planning and emotional wellbeing.

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Education
Education May 2023

Practical Strategies for Enhancing Emotional Resilience

Guidance for coping, emotional resilience and seeking support when life feels overwhelming.

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Digital Wellbeing
Education May 2023

Navigating Triggers in the Digital Age

A mental wellbeing article on digital triggers, emotional safety and support-seeking.

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Responsible reporting matters

Suicide reporting can either increase harm or encourage people to seek help. Lifeline encourages media partners to report with care, context and hope.

When reporting, please do this

Use reporting that reduces stigma, avoids harm and helps the public know that support is available.

  • Include a message of hope and local help resources.
  • Use person-first and non-stigmatising language.
  • Explain that suicide is complex and preventable.
  • Use general details instead of graphic or identifying information.
  • Share warning signs, coping strategies and pathways to support.

Please avoid

These choices can increase distress, stigma or risk for vulnerable audiences.

  • Avoid describing the method or specific location.
  • Avoid sensational headlines or dramatic placement.
  • Avoid treating suicide as a simple response to one issue.
  • Avoid publishing suicide notes or speculative reasons.
  • Avoid images or wording that may be painful to loved ones.

Media enquiries

For interviews, statements, public education collaborations or requests for Lifeline’s perspective, please contact the organisation directly.

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Suggested media note

When publishing stories connected to distress, despair, suicide or mental health crisis, please consider adding the following note:

If you or someone you know is struggling, Lifeline offers confidential emotional support. Call 800-5588, 866-5433 or 220-3636.

Media resources

Direct visitors to the pages that help them understand Lifeline’s work, statistics, policies and public education resources.

Media Resources Resources for media, creators and public education. Our Statistics Information and statistics shared by Lifeline. Research Hub Research and reference materials connected to mental health and suicide prevention. Policies Confidentiality, complaints and service-related policy information.

Contact Lifeline

For newsroom updates, interview requests, partnerships or public education collaborations, contact Lifeline. For immediate emotional support, please use the helpline numbers.

Important: Please do not use media enquiries for urgent crisis support. If someone is in immediate danger, contact emergency services or call Lifeline for emotional support.
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