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respectfully adamant that the language "committed" be changed on this page to "died by" or some say "completed" to respect individuals and their loved ones. This particular page is a very popular one and it is important that the more people who see the example of proper language so it spreads. I am personally a mental health trained advocate who works directly with individuals struggling with suicide and friends and family of individuals who have died by suicide. I have also provided citations.
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