Sophia Graham is the Communications and Marketing Manager for the Mental Health Foundation of NZ. The Foundation has been concerned about the way suicide has been reported in the news recently, particularly following two high profile people taking their lives. Lillian Hanly spoke to Sophia regarding the issues that have come up and how broadcasters can better talk about this issue.

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