Friday, November 20, 2009

Risk Factors

  • People with a mental illness such as depression, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder have a higher risk of dying by suicide.
  • Socio-economic stresses
  • Suicide/Violence within the family
  • Anxiety about gender and sexuality
  • Bullying in the home, school or workplace
  • Incarceration in custody
  • Bereavement of a family or close friend
  • Loss of a job
  • Work difficulties
  • Financial difficulties
  • Binge drinking
  • Drug and alcohol abuse
  • Accessibility to leathal means
  • Poor physical health
  • Homelessness

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