Why we need to change the stigma of suicide

There is enormous stigma associated with the word “suicide”. But if we are afraid to talk about it, how on earth do we think we are going to prevent it?
People often cringe when the word is even mentioned, or immediately change the subject. When someone is suicidal and expresses their tendency, a typical reaction is to dismiss the problem by saying “don’t talk like that!”, or “that’s not funny”; or over-simplifying the situation with phrases such as, “other people have it worse than you”, “just snap out of it”, or “don’t worry, things will get better”. Suicidal people may even be told they are selfish for having those thoughts, and for loved close ones behind; particularly children. But the reality is, people who are suicidal can’t see the forest for the trees, and truly believe their loved ones will be better off without them.

 

http://wakeup-world.com/2015/08/14/suicide-falling-through-the-cracks-of-stigma/