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Back to Youth Suicide Page |
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Myths |
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People in a suicidal crises need to talk about it - it can help relieve feelings of isolation. |
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Talking about suicide may cause one to try it. |
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Most suicidal crises last a very short time. A person who is suicidal can examine alternatives with help. |
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If a person is seriously considering suicide, nothing can be done about it. |
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If a person suddenly has a cheerful attitude following a prolonged depression or a suicidal crises, the person is no longer in danger. |
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This can actually be the point at which the person made the decision to commit suicide; the perceived cheeriness is actually relief. |
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Most people have thought about suicide at least one point in their life, and most attempts are made by sane and intelligent people. |
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A person must be crazy to even think about suicide. |
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Most people who commit suicide have given some hint as to their intent, whether it be verbal or situational. |
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People who talk about killing themselves rarely follow through. |
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People in a suicidal crises frequently call for help immediately following a suicide attempt. |
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A suicidal person wants to die and feels there is no turning back. |
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Suicide is an equal opportunity killer and crosses all ethnic and socioeconomic groups. |
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Suicide is most common among minorities and people of lower socioeconomis groups. |
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There is no correlation between substance abuse and suicide. |
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Substance abuse can often play a role in suicidal behavior. |
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