Suicide Factsheet: Published by mentalhealthamerica.net

Why Do People Attempt Suicide?

A suicide attempt is a clear indication that something is gravely wrong in a person’s life. No matter the race or age of the person; how rich or poor they are, it is true that most people who die by suicide have a mental or emotional disorder. The most common underlying disorder is depression, 30% to 70% of suicide victims suffer from major depression or bipolar (manic-depressive) disorder.

What can we do?

We take great care of our physical health and well-being - we have regular check ups etc. We must start to think more on how we can improve our emotional and mental health. How do we do that?