Causes Of Suicides
Suicide is the act of taking one's own life on purpose. Suicidal behavior is any action that could cause a person to die, such as taking a drug overdose or crashing a car on purpose.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Suicide and suicidal behaviors usually occur in people with:
Bipolar disorder Borderline personality disorder Depression - Drug or alcohol dependence
Schizophrenia
People who try to commit suicide are often trying to get away from a life situation that seems impossible to deal...
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