When you're talking about someone who's died by suicide, try to keep their family and close friends in mind. They are likely to be grieving and struggling with a range of intense feelings, so it’s important to be sensitive to those feelings and careful with the language you use. Only post what you know to be true, and encourage others to do the same.
You should avoid:
- Speculating about the person's thoughts or feelings leading up to the suicide
- Speculating about why they took their life
- Posting or sharing information that you're unsure of or that you know is not true