Commit* to change? A call to end the publication of the phrase ‘commit* suicide’

Background: Countering stigma is a fundamental facet of suicide prevention efforts. Integral to this is the promotion of accurate and sensitive language. The phrase ‘commit* suicide’ has prompted marked opposition primarily due to the connotations of immorality and illegality. Methods: The study in...

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Main Authors: Nielsen, Emma, Padmanathan, Prianka, Knipe, Duleeka
Format: Article
Published: F1000Research 2016
Online Access:https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/42933/