Media and Communications Workgroup

The Media and Communications Workgroup promotes effective messaging about suicide prevention in a variety of settings. Goals of the workgroup include forming a  “speakers bureau” of individuals that have been trained to respond to interview requests from media on suicide prevention, hosting an annual press conference to release a report to the community and developing a media outreach plan to inform media and journalism students about best practices for reporting on suicide.

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Seize the Awkward Partners with Musicians Aminé, Hayley Kiyoko, Christina Perri and Lindsey Stirling to Encourage Young Adults to Start a Conversation About Mental Health
NEW YORK, NY, September 5, 2019 – To coincide with Suicide Prevention Awareness Month (September), the Ad Council’s Seize the Awkward campaign is launching a new video series starring musicians Aminé, Hayley Kiyoko, Christina Perri and Lindsey Stirling to empower teens and young adults to talk about mental health with…
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Upcoming Events

Previous Meeting Minutes:

Past Events:

  • Workgroup Meeting

    This workgroup meets the third Friday of every month from 10am to 11am via conference call. To RSVP email info@lasuicidepreventionnetwork.org.

    Next meeting:
    January 17th, 2020
    10am to 11am
    Via conference call

  • Effective Messaging for Suicide Prevention: Tips and Tools for Working with the News Media

    On February 5 the LASPN Media and Communications Workgroup hosted two half day interactive workshops for public information/communication officers and individuals who might respond to a media interview in response to a death or regarding suicide prevention.  The workshop took place on February 5, 2019 at the California Endowment.

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  • Report to the Community

    The Los Angeles County Suicide Prevention Network (LASPN) — in partnership with the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health and Los Angeles County Department of Public Health—are releasing the 2019 Report to the Community, which provides an update on the status of suicide and suicide prevention activities throughout Los Angeles County.

    When: Tuesday, September 24th at 8:00am (Press conference will begin at 8.30 a.m.)

    Where: Hall of Administration (On the steps in front of the Temple Street entrance)
    500 W Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

    Who:    

    • CA Secretary of State Alex Padilla and Angela Padilla, Founder, FundaMental Change
    • Supervisor Kathryn Barger,Board of Supervisors Fifth District, County of Los Angeles
    • Dr. Barbara Ferrer PhD, MPH, MEd, Director, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
    • Dr. Curley Bonds M.D., Chief Medical Officer, Clinical Operations, Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health
    • Lisa Salazar, Policy Director, Workforce Development & Economic Opportunity, Office of Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti
    • Tracie Andrews and Cheryl Eskin, Co-Chairs, Los Angeles County Suicide Prevention Network
    • Robert Stohr, U.S. VETS, Executive Director

    To review the 2019 LASPN Report Out to the Community click here.