We need to stop saying “committed suicide.” #mentalhealth #wordsmatter #endthestigma #shorts
The Survivors PodcastJuly 02, 202500:00:11

We need to stop saying “committed suicide.” #mentalhealth #wordsmatter #endthestigma #shorts

“Why we need to stop saying ‘committed suicide.’”

The words we use around suicide matter—they shape stigma, reinforce shame, and impact how we support those who are struggling. In this clip from The Survivors Podcast, suicide loss survivor Lisa Sugarman and attempt survivor Gretchen Schoser explain why shifting our language is one of the simplest and most powerful ways to create change.

🧡 Say this instead:
✔️ Died by suicide
✔️ Lost to suicide
✔️ Took their own life

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