CELEBRITY SUICIDE

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Jan 22 2026HEALTH

Celebrity Suicide and Its Ripple Effects in Taiwan

In Taiwan, the suicide of a well-known figure, Chiung Yao, sparked a lot of media attention. This event led researchers to look into how such coverage affects people's actions. They wanted to see if it changed suicide rates or attempts. They gathered data from Taiwan's National Suicide Surveillance

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Nov 21 2025SCIENCE

Celebrity Suicides: A Ripple Effect in Vienna

In the late 1800s and early 1900s, Vienna was a hub of transformation and innovation. Amidst this backdrop, the suicides of prominent figures seemed to cast a long shadow. A team of researchers decided to investigate whether the media's coverage of these tragic events influenced the city's suicide r

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Sep 30 2025HEALTH

How News Reports on Suicide Miss the Mark

News stories about suicide can sometimes make things worse. They might even encourage copycat behavior, especially when famous people are involved. A recent study dug into Irish news reports to see how often they break the rules for responsible reporting. The study looked at almost 3, 000 articles

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