The term "Commit" is commonly used in context to suicide. But here's why it's not okay. Commit is associated with a crime. It implies a choice that one has made. Depression isn't a choice. It's an illness.
Better choice of word is "died due to suicide"
Words do shape perception.
I'm so tired of trying to explain that you can't expect students to be able to watch multiple videos every week for their classes without (falsely) assuming they have data packs to support this, and also refusing to leave them recourse for other online interpersonal connections.
This 82yo retired teacher staying alone in Kolkata, signalled the police to come up to his flat. They thought he was in distress and rushed to him. They were given a cheque to be deposited in CM's relief fund of 10k with an apology as he can't make online transactions.