Title: Suicide Risk Factors: Mental Illness, Age, Marital Status, et al. - Mental Health Daily
Headings: Suicide Risk Factors: Mental Illness, Age, Marital Status, et al.
Suicide Risk Factors: Mental Illness, Age, Marital Status, et al.
Suicide Risk Factors: List
Age Groups: Between 45 & 64
Alcohol and drugs
Emotional states
Ethnicity
Family history & life circumstances
Geography
Gun access
Marital Status: Being “single” is highest risk
Mental illness
Sex: Male vs. Female
Sexual orientation
Suicidal ideation
Suicide: How it affects others
What to do if someone you know is suicidal

Content: The annual suicide rate for those between 45 and 64 years was an average of 18.6 people per 100,000. In the 85+ age group, the rate was nearly 17 people per 100,000. Among those aged 15 to 24, the suicide rate is 11 per 100,000 people. Other content on MentalHealthDaily.com
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Alcohol and drugs
Individuals that have a history of alcohol abuse and/or substance abuse are at increased risk of suicide as well. People who commit suicide are often intoxicated or “high” during the attempt. During sober functioning it is much more difficult for people to carry through with the act. However, when they do something like drink alcohol, it can lower their inhibitions and essentially make them less fearful of following through with the act. Emotional states
Many emotional states go hand-in-hand with someone making the decision to commit suicide. These usually include: anger, anxiety, agitation, and hopelessness (usually as a result of depression).