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Did you know that
70% of people who commit suicide tell someone about their plans, or
give warning signs?
Take
this questionnaire to find out if someone you know needs help.
Download the Suicide Risk Questionnaire :
Quick facts:
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Those who have made serious attempts are at
much higher risk for actually taking their lives. Between 20 and 40% of
people who kill themselves have previously attempted suicide.
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Nearly 50% of suicide victims have a positive
blood alcohol level.
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Although most depressed people are not
suicidal, most suicidal people are depressed.
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Serious depression can be manifested in obvious
sadness, but often is expressed instead as a loss of pleasure or withdrawal
from activities that were once enjoyable.
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Sometimes those contemplating suicide talk as
if they are saying goodbye or going away forever.
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