Title: Suicidal tendencies: Definition, risk factors, and how to overcome
Headings: What does it mean to be at risk of suicide?
What does it mean to be at risk of suicide?
Is suicide hereditary?
Risk factors for suicide
Health-related factors
Environmental factors
Historical factors
Protective factors
Coping with stress and depression
Preventing suicide
When to see a doctor
Summary

Content: access to lethal objects, such as drugs or guns
chronic stress, such as mobbing, harassment, or personal relationship difficulties
misfortunes, including divorce, financial hardships, and unexpected life changes
experience of someone’s suicide or witnessing distressing suicide descriptions
Historical factors
A person’s past experiences might put them at higher risk of suicide. For instance: having attempted suicide before
having a family history of suicide
having experienced abuse, trauma, or neglect in childhood
Protective factors
A range of protective factors can help people overcome suicidal thoughts. These are personal and environmental measures that can help individuals who are at a higher risk of suicidal behavior. The Suicide Prevention Resource Center provide a list of protective factors, which include: receiving quality behavioral healthcare-like therapy
developing or maintaining positive relationships with friends, family, and community members
acquiring new life abilities to become more resilient
boosting self-respect and developing a sense of purpose or self-motivation
Coping with stress and depression
Stress and depression can be overwhelming for a person. If possible, they may wish to try the following: Socializing: Staying in touch with people can improve mood. It also means that there are people there to talk to when a person is feeling low.