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Jennifer Michael Hecht

Latest articles by Jennifer Michael Hecht

Culture
Depictions of mental illness can save lives. But A Star Is Born gets one thing very wrong.Depictions of mental illness can save lives. But A Star Is Born gets one thing very wrong.
Culture

The ending of the movie plays into dangerous myths.

By Jennifer Michael Hecht
Culture
How the media covers celebrity suicides can have life-or-death consequencesHow the media covers celebrity suicides can have life-or-death consequences
Culture

It’s important for news outlets to report on these deaths responsibly.

By Jennifer Michael Hecht
10 things I wish people understood about suicide
Features

“I think the better rebellion is to stay alive.”

By Jennifer Michael Hecht