For any media reporting regarding mental health, alcohol and other drugs it is important to communicate safely and responsibly.

The Australian Press Council also provides guidelines on drugs and drug addiction and health and medical matters.

The Mental Health Coordinating Council's offers the Recovery Orientated Language Guide. This is a comprehensive language guide to using the right words when supporting mental health recovery with sections on diversity-inclusive language, working with people experiencing grief and loss, and recovery language usage in the written word.

The Commission has also produced a Guide for Media Reporting on Volatile Substance Use. This is a media guide to raise awareness about the responsible reporting of volatile substances - sometimes known as inhalants.

For information about how to report on volatile substance use, see the Volatile Substance Use in WA website.

If you find any problematic media coverage, please refer it directly to Sane StigmaWatch for urgent follow-up.

Thank you for your support.