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Suicide: Prevention

Signs of suicide include having a mental disorder, talking about suicide, feeling hopeless, changes in sleep patterns, and a history of abuse. Treatment options involve both medication and psychological therapies tailored to those who have attempted suicide or have a personality disorder. Myths about suicide include beliefs that further attempts will not occur, only "crazy" people consider it, only older adults consider it, or that those talking about it want attention. Ways to help prevent suicide include openly talking and listening without judgment, taking action to get help if needed, and showing ongoing interest and support for the person.

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Suicide: Prevention

Signs of suicide include having a mental disorder, talking about suicide, feeling hopeless, changes in sleep patterns, and a history of abuse. Treatment options involve both medication and psychological therapies tailored to those who have attempted suicide or have a personality disorder. Myths about suicide include beliefs that further attempts will not occur, only "crazy" people consider it, only older adults consider it, or that those talking about it want attention. Ways to help prevent suicide include openly talking and listening without judgment, taking action to get help if needed, and showing ongoing interest and support for the person.

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Suicide

Prevention

Signs/Symptoms of
suicide
Having a Mental Disorder gives you a risk
of committing suicide
Talking about suicide
Feeling trapped or hopeless about a
situation
Sleeping too much or too little
Physical or Sexual Abuse

Treatment Options
To prevent suicide there are two treatments, medication and
psychological.
There are two different psychological treatments for people who
attempt suicide and people who have a personality disorder.
This medication, clozapine, reduces the likability of the person to
attempt suicide.

5 Myths about Suicide

People who attempt suicide will not attempt suicide again.


People who attempt suicide are crazy.
Young people never think about suicide, they have their
entire life ahead of them.
People who talk about suicide are trying to manipulate
others.
Suicide occurs without any warnings.

5 ways to help someone prevent suicide


Be direct and talk openly.
Be willing to listen.
Take action
Do not be judgemental
Get involved show interest and support.

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