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Suicide is the act of intentionally causing one's own death, while a suicide attempt refers to self-harm with the intent to die but without resulting in death. Various risk factors, including mental disorders, chronic pain, and exposure to violence, can increase the likelihood of suicide, and warning signs may indicate immediate risk. Protective factors, such as strong relationships and effective coping skills, can help reduce suicide risk.

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What Is suicide-WPS Office

Suicide is the act of intentionally causing one's own death, while a suicide attempt refers to self-harm with the intent to die but without resulting in death. Various risk factors, including mental disorders, chronic pain, and exposure to violence, can increase the likelihood of suicide, and warning signs may indicate immediate risk. Protective factors, such as strong relationships and effective coping skills, can help reduce suicide risk.

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What is suicide?

Suicide is when people harm themselves with the goal of ending their life, and they die as a result.

A suicide attempt is when people harm themselves with the goal of ending their life, but they do not die.

Avoid using terms such as “committing suicide,” “successful suicide,” or “failed suicide” when referring
to suicide and suicide attempts, as these terms often carry negative meanings.

Who is at risk for suicide?

People of all genders, ages, and ethnicities can be at risk for suicide.

The main risk factors for suicide are:

A history of suicide attempts

Depression, other mental disorders, or substance use disorder

Chronic pain

Family history of a mental disorder or substance use

Family history of suicide

Exposure to family violence, including physical or sexual abuse

Presence of guns or other firearms in the home

Having recently been released from prison or jail

Exposure, either directly or indirectly, to others’ suicidal behavior, such as that of family members,
peers, or celebrities

Most people who have risk factors for suicide will not attempt suicide, and it is difficult to tell who will
act on suicidal thoughts. Although risk factors for suicide are important to keep in mind, someone who is
showing warning signs of suicide may be at higher risk for danger and need immediate attention.
Stressful life events (such as the loss of a loved one, legal troubles, or financial difficulties) and
interpersonal stressors (such as shame, harassment, bullying, discrimination, or relationship troubles)
may contribute to suicide risk, especially when they occur along with suicide risk factors.

What are the warning signs of suicide?

Warning signs that someone may be at immediate risk for attempting suicide include:

Talking about wanting to die or wanting to kill themselves

Talking about feeling empty or hopeless or having no reason to live

Talking about feeling trapped or feeling that there are no solutions

Feeling unbearable emotional or physical pain

Talking about being a burden to others

Withdrawing from family and friends

Giving away important possessions

Saying goodbye to friends and family

Putting affairs in order, such as making a will

Taking great risks that could lead to death, such as driving extremely fast

Talking or thinking about death often

Circumstances that increase suicide risk

Individual Risk Factors

These personal factors contribute to risk:


Previous suicide attempt

History of depression and other mental illnesses

Serious illness such as chronic pain

Criminal/legal problems

Job/financial problems or loss

Impulsive or aggressive tendencies

Substance use

Current or prior history of adverse childhood experiences

Sense of hopelessness

Violence victimization and/or perpetration

Relationship Risk Factors

These harmful or hurtful experiences within relationships contribute to risk:

Bullying

Family/loved one’s history of suicide

Loss of relationships

High conflict or violent relationships

Social isolation

Community Risk Factors

These challenging issues within a person’s community contribute to risk:

Lack of access to healthcare

Suicide cluster in the community


Stress of acculturation

Community violence

Historical trauma

Discrimination

Societal Risk Factors

These cultural and environmental factors within the larger society contribute to risk:

Stigma associated with help-seeking and mental illness

Easy access to lethal means of suicide among people at risk

Unsafe media portrayals of suicide

Circumstances that protect against suicide risk

Individual Protective Factors

These personal factors protect against suicide risk:

Effective coping and problem-solving skills

Reasons for living (for example, family, friends, pets, etc.)

Strong sense of cultural identity

Relationship Protective Factors

These healthy relationship experiences protect against suicide risk:

Support from partners, friends, and family


Feeling connected to others

Community Protective Factors

These supportive community experiences protect against suicide risk:

Feeling connected to school, community, and other social institutions

Availability of consistent and high quality physical and behavioral healthcare

Societal Protective Factors:

These cultural and environmental factors within the larger society protect against suicide risk:

Reduced access to lethal means of suicide among people at risk

Cultural, religious, or moral objections to suicide

Suicide is connected to other forms of injury and violence. For example, people who have experienced
violence, including child abuse, bullying, or sexual violence, have a higher suicide risk. Watch Moving
Forward to learn how everyone benefits when we increase efforts to protect people from violence and
reduce issues that put people at risk.

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