Risk Factors
Depression, Anxiety, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder.
What are mental illnesses?
Often leads to overdosing.
What is heavy drinking/drug abuse?
Most commonly used method of suicide among women and girls.
What is poisoning/overdosing?
Directly and intentionally inflicting damage to one's body.
Some individuals give away these before committing suicide.
What are prized possessions?
Although males are more likely to complete suicide, females are more likely to do this.
What is attempt/think of suicide?
This can often be found in the home of a police officer.
What is a firearm/gun?
"I won't be a problem for you much longer"
What is a suicidal statement/threat?
This continues to prevent people from seeking help globally. So much so, that only 38 countries have a national suicide prevention strategy.
What is stigma?
The feeling or state of despair
What is hopelessness?
Tyler recalls that his friend who was normally socially awkward and shy became the "life of the party" days before his suicide.
What is change in behaviour?
Suicide is the second leading cause of death, behind accidental death, for this group of individuals.
Who are children/adolescents?
Can be compared to the "domino effect" or a "chain reaction"
What is prior suicide among peers or family?
An adrenaline junkie is often known for this.
What is risk taking/risky behaviours?
Although this is a contributory factor in most cases, it does not need to be present for a person to commit suicide.
What is depression?