Suicide and language: Why we shouldn't use the 'C' word

Susan Beaton; Peter Forster; Myfanwy Maple

Suicide and language: Why we shouldn't use the 'C' word

Susan Beaton, Peter Forster, Myfanwy Maple

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Suicide is not a sin and is no longer a crime, so we should stop saying that people 'commit' suicide. We now live in a time when we seek to understand people who experience suicidal ideation, behaviours and attempts, and to treat them with compassion rather than condemn them. Part of this is to use appropriate, non-stigmatising terminology when referring to suicide.

Original language	English
Pages	30-31
Volume	35
No.	1
Specialist publication	InPsych
Publication status	Published - 2013

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This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

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Suicide and language: Why we shouldn't use the 'C' word

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