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: However, it is important to note that there is rarely one single cause of suicide. According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, risk factors for suicide may include: Health-related factors
A variety of health conditions can increase a person’s risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior. These include: mental health conditions
aggressive behavior, mood swings, and difficulty maintaining relationships
anxiety disorders
bipolar disorder
contact disorder
depression
problems with substance use
schizophrenia
severe physical health conditions, such as pain
traumatic brain injury
Environmental factors
External influences that can affect a person’s risk of suicide include: 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: