Q: Are there any Risk Factors for Suicide? A: Risk factors for suicide include, recent profound losses, such as death of a loved one, divorce, loss of a job or income, serious, debilitating injury or illness, alcohol or drug abuse, feelings of helplessness or hopelessness. Any and all of these […]
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Q: Is a Suicide Attempt a “Cry for Help”, or just a Failed Attempt? A: When it comes to suicide prevention, splitting hairs over whether the person is “just” crying for help or serious about causing their own death makes no sense. If someone tells you they are thinking about suicide […]