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Why we should stop saying “committed suicide.”
There is one simple thing all of us can do to help reduce the stigma around suicide.
That is, stop using the ‘c’ word
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There is one simple thing all of us can do to help reduce the stigma around suicide.
That is, stop using the ‘c’ word
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People don’t commit suicide.
I learned that the phrase “commit suicide” which sounds harmless and one I’ve said many times without knowing and understanding has blame and judgement tied to it. /2
I learned that the phrase “commit suicide” which sounds harmless and one I’ve said many times without knowing and understanding has blame and judgement tied to it. /2
We commit crimes. We commit sins. “Commit” is associated with something that is illegal, conveys shame and wrong-doing. It implies the person who died wasn’t a victim, but a perpetrator. /3
We don’t commit a heart attack. But we hear “died by a heart attack.”
Dying by suicide is the same. Attaching the word ‘committed’ discriminates against those who lost their battle against a disease. It also prevents others from seeking help b/c of shame & judgement /4
Dying by suicide is the same. Attaching the word ‘committed’ discriminates against those who lost their battle against a disease. It also prevents others from seeking help b/c of shame & judgement /4
Instead of saying the word 'committed', try saying “died by suicide.” It sends the message that the death was caused by a mental health condition. /5
Changing how we talk about mental health can be so powerful.
Changing words and our language can shift our views, stereotypes and perceptions from negative, shame, judgement to one of hope, support and help. /6
Changing words and our language can shift our views, stereotypes and perceptions from negative, shame, judgement to one of hope, support and help. /6
It’s a tiny step but a really big one for changing and reducing the stigma about mental health, mental illness and suicide. /7
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