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Werther effect |
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Werther effect Public health An ↑ suicide rate linked to media coverage of suicide(s), or which occurs in persons 'inspired' by reading about or having had a close relationship with a 'successful' suicide How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The guideline was adopted after Samaritans, an organization which offers 24-hour confidential emotional support to anyone in emotional distress, brought the question of copycat suicides to the attention of the Commission. Schools with preplanned postvention activities tend to be in a more effective position to prevent copycat suicides and hysteria following a suicide. To begin with, Cobain's death touched a nerve not just among his fellow musicians and his fans (there were copycat suicides reported from as far away as Turkey and Australia) but also among those who had never heard his music. |
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