Title: Depression and Suicide | Psychology Today
Headings: Depression and Suicide
Depression and Suicide
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How does depression lead to suicidal thinking?
How common is suicide in depression?
When does emotional pain become unbearable?
What factors raise the risk of suicide among the depressed?
How can I tell if suicide is a risk?
Do anti-suicide pacts work?
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Content: For both men and women, the rate of suicide is significantly higher in rural areas than in urban ones. Most suicides are linked to some form of psychiatric illness, particularly depression, and the more severe the depression, the greater the risk. Still, most people with major depression do not die by their own hand. Studies show that about 5 percent of depressed persons may have thoughts about suicide—suicidal ideation. Only a small percentage of them actively make plans to end their lives. On This Page
How does depression lead to suicidal thinking? How common is suicide in depression? When does emotional pain become unbearable? What factors raise the risk of suicide among the depressed? How can I tell if suicide is a risk?