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In all age groups in the U.S., about 75 to 80
percent of people who die by suicide are male. However, females account for
about 75 percent of all non-fatal suicide attempts. This reflects the more
frequent use by males of firearms and other highly lethal suicide methods.
Females more frequently make suicide attempts using medications and other
poisons, increasing the opportunity to save their lives. As the use of firearms
as a suicide method has increased among females in recent years, we are seeing
a gradual increase in the percentage of suicide decedents who are female.
Sometimes, even close
friends or family members don’t know that their loved one is depressed. People
who are depressed don’t always act the way we expect they would. They may not
seem sad, tearful, or withdrawn. Men who are depressed may seem angry or
irritable rather than sad. Not all people who end their lives are depressed.
Some experience anxiety, are abusing drugs or alcohol, or have an eating
disorder. For teens, becoming physically aggressive or destructive, or
persistently breaking rules, is a risk factor for suicide.
Some suicides appear to
be impulsive or spur-of-the-moment, or may follow a very upsetting event. But
while we all go through painful experiences, suicide is not a normal response,
and only a small percentage of people react by taking their lives. Suicide
almost always results from the pain and desperation of a mental illness. When
researchers carefully examine suicide deaths through a "psychological
autopsy," they often find that the person had been suffering from an
unrecognized, untreated mental disorder, like depression or bipolar disorder.
Studies show that people do not start thinking about
suicide just because someone asks them about it. If you suspect a friend or
loved one is suicidal, tell them that you are worried and want to help them.
Don’t be afraid to ask whether they are considering suicide, and if they have a
specific plan in mind. Having a plan may indicate that they are farther along
and need help right away. Sometimes people who are thinking about suicide won’t
tell you so because they don’t want you to stop them. Your direct,
non-judgmental questions can encourage them to share their thoughts and
feelings. Regardless of their response, if you suspect that the person may be
suicidal, get help
immediately.
The above information is from the American Foundation for Suicide
Prevention (AFSF).
Let this Yellow Ribbon Angel help bring awareness to
Suicide and its prevention.
Read more about suicide on the AFSF website at: http://www.afsp.org/understanding-suicide/frequently-asked-questions
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