Statistics
How many deaths by suicide are related to problems with current or former partners/family? (eg. 1 in ?)
What is: One in five deaths by suicide are related to problems with current or former partners/family.
Do drugs and alcohol increase someone's likelihood of suicide? If so, how?
What is: People under the influence of substances, including alcohol, may become more impulsive, have impaired judgment, and lose their inhibitions, all of which increase the chance that suicide may occur.
Can you identify suicidal behaviours in yourself, and others?
What is: Knowing the major symptoms of suicidal people can help you connect with and support someone you care about, even if that person is yourself.
Does psychotherapy reduce the risk of suicide in people who have made previous attempts?
What is: Yes, research shows that involvement in psychotherapy reduces the risk of suicide in individuals who have made a prior attempt.
How should you bring up the topic of suicide and discuss with a family member you are concerned about?
What is: Talk openly and honestly about suicide and don't be afraid to use the word “suicide.” Help them feel understood, not accused or blamed. Listen to their concerns and take them seriously. Your job is to listen so they can talk about the feelings that might be contributing to their distress.
What percent of suicides can be prevented with a change in family and support systems?
What is: Over 30% of suicides can be prevented if familial lines, support systems, peer pressure declines, and parental techniques were to change.
What mental or addictive disorder have about 60% of recorded suicide victims been medically diagnosed with?
What is: Depression is the leading mental disorder with a large majority of suicide victims suffering from the illness in the time period before their deaths.
Do people who are planning to attempt suicide become more cautious and relaxed?
What is: No, studies show that before a major suicide attempt, victims have been described to be taking dangerous risks such as driving extremely fast, and displaying extreme mood swings.
Should you start a conversation with someone you care about to discuss suicide, even if you don't want to place the idea in their head?
What is: Yes, suicide is a preventable cause of death, so it’s important to start a conversation with someone you’re concerned about.
What is the main suicide helpline in Canada?
What is: The main suicide helpline in Canada is 9-8-8, the Suicide Crisis Helpline.
What percent of suicides occur in high incomes countries?
What is: 27% of suicides occur in high income countries, with the larger majority of 73% of suicides occurring in mid-low income countries with higher poverty rates.
For teens, what are the most common events that can contribute to suicidal behaviour?
What is: Suicide among teens often happens after a stressful life event, such as problems at school, a breakup with a boyfriend or girlfriend, or a major family conflict.
What are the three different types of changes that can occur when someone is planning to attempt suicide?
What is: A difference in behaviour, communication and emotional responses.
What are the three C's of suicide intervention?
What is: The three C's of suicide intervention are Connection, Collaboration and Choice.
Which parents death by suicide is statistically more likely to have a deeper affect on the child/children?
What is: Conducted research shows that the death of a mother by suicide has a much greater impact on the young child/children.
What percent of confirmed suicides had ties to thinking or stating that the victim is a burden to others?
What is: Over 42% of confirmed suicides had ties to thinking or stating that the victim is a burden to others, falling under a communication and grief sector of the victim's feelings.
What are the most common life events that can lead to suicidal thoughts and implementation? (State at least 2)
What is: The most common life events that can contribute to suicidal behaviour are grievances of family members, divorced parents/unstable living situation, peer pressure and neglect/loneliness.
What are the common warning signs that someone may communicate when they are planning to attempt suicide?
What is: The most common communication warning signs are feeling unbearable pain, recent fascination with death, feeling hopeless, worthless, or trapped, feeling guilt, shame, or anger, and feeling like they are a burden to others.
What do the "4P's" stand for that Suicide Assessment screeners take in to consideration?
What is: The P4 screener assesses suicide risk by asking about the “4 P's”: past suicide attempts, a plan, probability of completing suicide, and preventive factors.
What is the most common ways that families struggling with a suicide loss heal?
What is: Talking to a support group for families affected by suicide. Sharing your story with others who are experiencing the same type of grief might help you find a sense of purpose or strength.
When is the most common time of year for suicide rates to peak?
What is: Despite the common belief that winter is the darkest period for suicide attempts, people attempt suicide and die far more often in the springtime, with April being amongst the harshest of months.
For adults, what is the most common events that can lead to or cause suicide?
What is: For adults, prolonged stress, harassment, relationship problems, stressful life events or unemployment are the major suicide cause leaders worldwide.
What are the most common behavioural changes that occur when someone is planning to attempt suicide?
What is: The most common behavioural changes are losing interest in personal appearance or hygiene, withdrawing from family, friends, or community, giving away prized possessions, and changes in eating and/or sleeping patterns.
What techniques/training must mental health providers go through to be prepared for suicidal behaviour.
What is: Mental health providers should have early-career training in suicide prevention, suicide behavioral interventions, and suicide postvention. Graduate students in social work, psychology, counselling, and even gerontology often do not receive adequate skills training.
What do children need most after a parental suicide loss?
What is: First, they require simple and honest answers to their questions. They need to know that their feelings are acceptable and that anger at a mother or a father who died by suicide is normal, and it doesn’t mean a betrayal of the love you have, or the terrible loss you may be feeling.