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The words and images used can reinforce or reduce shame and stigma, or impact help\u2010seeking and help\u2010offering behaviours. In some cases, how people communicate may increase or decrease suicidal behaviour in Australia communities.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This paper outlines findings from an Australian Delphi survey to find consensus on what constitutes best practice advice for communicating about mental health concerns, suicide, and AOD concerns. Three panels, including a panel of people with lived experience, were used by the researchers to achieve consensus amongst those considered experts where evidence and consistency was lacking.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Consensus ratings and qualitative feedback were received from 40 experts across two Delphi survey rounds. In total, 70 of 106 statements were endorsed for inclusion in guidelines for image or language use relating to mental health, mental health concerns, suicide and AOD concerns.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Consensus ratings and qualitative feedback provided clear, broad\u2010level guidance that formed the foundation for two new sets of guidelines. 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