Media reports on the teenager who jumped to her death should not engage in wild speculation about the circumstances that led to the death. Photo: Sam Tsang Media reports on the teenager who jumped to her death should not engage in wild speculation about the circumstances that led to the death. Photo: Sam Tsang
Media reports on the teenager who jumped to her death should not engage in wild speculation about the circumstances that led to the death. Photo: Sam Tsang
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The tragedy of suicide: good journalism can help

Paul Yip says simplistic, insensitive coverage affects the vulnerable

Paul Yip
Paul Yip

Updated: 1:43pm, 10 Apr, 2015

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Media reports on the teenager who jumped to her death should not engage in wild speculation about the circumstances that led to the death. Photo: Sam Tsang Media reports on the teenager who jumped to her death should not engage in wild speculation about the circumstances that led to the death. Photo: Sam Tsang
Media reports on the teenager who jumped to her death should not engage in wild speculation about the circumstances that led to the death. Photo: Sam Tsang
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