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Language Around Suicide
1. Language around suicide
People often say:
ý “CommittedSuicide”
Why this is stigmatizing…
The word “commit” holds a negative connotation as people
“commit murder” and “commit sins.”
Instead, try this:
þ “Diedbysuicide”
This is direct and avoids judgment.
2. Language around suicide
People often say:
ý “SuccessfulSuicide”
Why this is stigmatizing…
“Success” is linked with positive accomplishments. Using this
term to describe suicide is insensitive to those who have lost
someone to suicide.
Instead, try this:
þ “Diedbysuicide”
This is direct and avoids judgment.
3. Language around suicide
People often say:
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Why this is stigmatizing…
These words are judgmental. A suicide attempt survivor may
already feel they have failed in aspects of life. Using terms like
“fail” and “unsuccessful” incorrectly validates these feelings.
Instead, try this:
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This is direct and avoids judgment.
“Failedsuicideattempt”
“Unsuccessfulsuicide”
“AttemptedSuicide”
“SuicideAttempt”
4. Language around suicide
People often say:
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Why this is stigmatizing…
Society has allowed the use of these words for dramatic effect.
This minimizes the actual struggle and pain experienced by
people struggling with suicidal thoughts.
Instead, try this:
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It expresses not wanting to do something without minimizing
the pain of individuals thinking about suicide and death.
“Iwouldratherkillmyself”
“Justshootmenow”
“Iwouldratherdoanythingelse”
5. Language around suicide
People often say:
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Why this is stigmatizing…
This induces guilt instead of hope. People struggling with
suicidal thoughts often feel like a burden to the people closest
to them. This phrase also assumes that family and friends are
their reasons for living.
Instead, try this:
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This allows the person to identify their reasons for living.
“Whataboutyourfamilyandfriends?”
“Whatarethingsinlifethatgiveyouhope?”
