Title: Suicide and suicidal behavior: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
Headings: Suicide and suicidal behavior
Suicide and suicidal behavior
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Content: Many who attempt suicide are seeking relief from: Feeling ashamed, guilty, or like a burden to others
Feeling like a victim
Feelings of rejection, loss, or loneliness
Suicidal behaviors may occur when there is a situation or event that the person finds overwhelming, such as: Aging (older people have the highest rate of suicide)
Death of a loved one
Drug or alcohol use
Emotional trauma
Serious physical illness or pain
Unemployment or money problems
Risk factors for suicide in teenagers include: Access to guns
Family member who completed suicide
History of hurting themselves on purpose
History of being neglected or abused
Living in communities where there have been recent outbreaks of suicide in young people
Romantic breakup
While men are more likely than women to die by suicide, women are twice as likely to attempt suicide. Most suicide attempts do not result in death. Many of these attempts are done in a way that makes rescue possible. These attempts are often a cry for help. Some people attempt suicide in a way that is less likely to be fatal, such as poisoning or overdose. Men are more likely to choose violent methods, such as shooting themselves. As a result, suicide attempts by men are more likely to result in death.