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Most suicide victims were not receiving treatment at the time of their death. Suicidal thoughts
usually suggest mental illness, especially depression. Suicide tends to occur during an intense
episode of depression. Depression can be treated with proper medical attention, and professional
help can prevent suicides.
Those at a high risk for suicide are:
- people with a past history of suicide attempts or thoughts, depression, or other mental
illnesses, such as bipoloar disorder, schizophrenia, anxiety, etc.
- people with a history of alcohol or drug abuse.
- people with a serious physical illnesses, such as AIDS or cancer.
- people with a family history of depression, suicide, or mental illnesses.
- Men and people over 60. Though depression is two to four times more common in women
than men, men are four to ten times more likely to complete suicide.
If someone talks about suicide, take the matter seriously and let family members or a mental health
professional know immediately.
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