Title: Why Do People Commit Suicide? 6 Suicide FAQs
Headings: 6 Suicide Questions You Weren’t Sure How to Ask
6 Suicide Questions You Weren’t Sure How to Ask
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Why do people consider suicide?
How can I tell if someone is thinking about suicide?
Is it bad to ask someone if they’re feeling suicidal?
How to bring up suicide
How do I know they aren’t just looking for attention?
Can you realistically change someone’s mind?
Where can I find more resources?

Content: Experts don’t even fully understand why some people do and others don’t, though a range of mental health issues and life circumstances can play a role. The following mental health concerns can all increase someone’s risk of having suicidal thoughts: depression
psychosis
substance use disorders
bipolar disorder
post-traumatic stress disorder
While not everyone experiencing mental health issues will attempt or even consider suicide, deep emotional pain often plays a significant part in suicidal behavior and risk of suicide. But other factors can also contribute to suicide, including: breakup or loss of a significant other
loss of a child or close friend
financial distress
persistent feelings of failure or shame
a serious medical condition or terminal illness
legal trouble, such as being convicted of a crime
adverse childhood experiences, like trauma, abuse, or bullying
discrimination, racism, or other challenges related to being an immigrant or minority
having a gender identity or sexual orientation that isn’t supported by family or friends
Facing more than one type of distress can sometimes increase suicide risk. For example, someone dealing with depression, financial difficulties due to job loss, and legal trouble could have a higher suicide risk than someone only dealing with one of these concerns. How can I tell if someone is thinking about suicide? It’s not always possible to tell if someone’s considering suicide. Experts agree that a number of warning signs can suggest a person might have suicide on their mind, but not everyone shows these signs. It’s also important to keep in mind that simply thinking about suicide doesn’t automatically lead to an attempt.