Suicide Myths
Myth: Suicide happens without any warning.
Fact: There are almost always warning signs, but others are often unaware of the significance of the warnings or unsure about what to do.
Myth: Suicidal people are fully intent on dying. Nothing others do or say can help.
Fact: Suicide is preventable. most suicidal people desperately want to live; they are just unable to see alternatives to their problems.
Myth: Once someone is suicidal, they are suicidal forever.
Fact: Most suicidal people are suicidal for only limited periods. However, someone who has made an attempt is at increased risk for future attempts.
Myth: Talking about suicide may give someone the idea.
Fact: You don't give a suicidal person morbid ideas by talking about suicide. the opposite is true-bringing up the subject of suicide and discussing it openly is one of the most helpful things you can do.
Myth: Only experts can prevent suicide.
Fact: Suicide prevention is everyone's business, and anyone can prevent the tragedy of suicide.
Fact: There are almost always warning signs, but others are often unaware of the significance of the warnings or unsure about what to do.
Myth: Suicidal people are fully intent on dying. Nothing others do or say can help.
Fact: Suicide is preventable. most suicidal people desperately want to live; they are just unable to see alternatives to their problems.
Myth: Once someone is suicidal, they are suicidal forever.
Fact: Most suicidal people are suicidal for only limited periods. However, someone who has made an attempt is at increased risk for future attempts.
Myth: Talking about suicide may give someone the idea.
Fact: You don't give a suicidal person morbid ideas by talking about suicide. the opposite is true-bringing up the subject of suicide and discussing it openly is one of the most helpful things you can do.
Myth: Only experts can prevent suicide.
Fact: Suicide prevention is everyone's business, and anyone can prevent the tragedy of suicide.