World Mental Health Day: When talking about suicide, avoid using these words

From CNN: When talking about suicide, avoid using these words

https://www.cnn.com/2023/10/10/health/suicide-why-you-shouldnt-say-committed-wellness/index.html

This article from CNN talks about the social stigma that exists around discussion of suicide, and how changing our language around it can help make these discussions more accessible to people.

From the article:
When it comes to reducing stigma around suicide, not treating it as the elephant in the room is helpful, say mental health experts. Social stigma around suicide can amplify shame for people experiencing suicidality — which includes suicidal thoughts, plans and attempts — making seeking help or talking about it more difficult, said Urszula Klich, a clinical psychologist in Atlanta. 

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