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90% of suicidal people talk about it before
doing it. They leave clues such as saying, "I
don't think I am going to be around much
longer, give away their prized possessions,
withdraw from activities, friends and family.
95-97% are uncertain; feel stuck and lack the
insight that problems are temporary and can
be solved; and generally feel grateful when
their is a suicide intervention.
Suicidal ideation is usually time limited.
The risk may be greater because the
depression is not gone and the person may
feel resolved that they have decided to act
on the suicidal impulse and thoughts.
Asking questions and talking encouraging
the person to talk about how they feel in a
non-judgmental way increases the likelihood
that the person will get help.
Out of every five people who complete
suicide, four have made previous attempts.
Highest incidence is among depressed and
the leading cause of premature death in
schizophrenia patients. Suicide is the
second highest cause of death for yoiung
people ages 15-24. Occurs in poeple without
mental disorders when physical illness or
other circumstances seem hopeless.
People who talk about it, won't do it.
Usually occurs without warning.
Person fully intends to die.
Person remains suicidal forever.
Danger of suicide decreases as
depression lifts and the person
starts to feel better.
Asking someone if they are planning
to commit suicide will cause them to
do it.
People who attempt suicide won't
ever try it again.
Only depressed people commit
suicide.
