Newest AHA poster focuses on using compassionate, destigmatizing language around suicide

The AHA has released its next People Matter, Words Matter poster, which can be downloaded, shared and hung in clinical, office or other care settings. The poster offers examples of language to use or avoid when discussing suicide and suicidal ideation, with a focus on open dialogue, myths and stigma reduction. Click here for more posters and to learn more about the People Matter, Words Matter series. For more resources on this important topic, visit the AHA suicide prevention page. If you or a loved one are experiencing an emotional crisis or thoughts of suicide, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or text the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741