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August 16, 2026Health Promotion Journal of AustraliaOpen Access

Developing Language and Image Use Guidance for Communicating About Suicide, Mental Health Concerns and Alcohol and Other Drug Concerns: An Australian Delphi Study

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EPElizabeth PatonJPJennifer PeprahDSDara Sampson

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Overview

Delphi study establishes expert consensus on safe communication guidelines, highlighting evidence-informed standards to reduce stigma and harm.

Key Points

  • To establish expert consensus on best-practice language and image guidelines for communicating safely about mental health, suicide, and alcohol and other drug concerns.
  • Conducted a two-round Australian Delphi survey involving three expert panels, including individuals with lived experience.
  • Gathered consensus ratings and qualitative feedback from 40 expert participants on 106 proposed communication statements.
  • 70 out of 106 evaluated statements reached consensus and were endorsed for inclusion in communication guidelines.
  • The endorsed items established foundational evidence-informed guidance covering both language and imagery across media and public communication platforms.

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Paton et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a817a21f2fb91fc834adbdehttps://doi.org/10.1002/hpja.70236
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