Research conducted by David Phillips (1986) found that suicide rates often rose substantially following media reports of someone committing suicide. When people imitate acts that they hear about in the media, this is a form of aggression called

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Copycat violence refers to imitating violent or self-destructive behavior that is portrayed in the media or other forms of communication. In the case of suicide, media reports of suicide can trigger a copycat effect, leading to an increase in suicide rates. This phenomenon is also known as the Werther effect, named after the protagonist in Goethe's novel "The Sorrows of Young Werther," who takes his own life and is believed to have inspired a spate of copycat suicides in the late 18th century.

Research Conducted by David Phillips (1986) Found That Suicide Rates