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Abstract:
A collection of articles about suicide.
If you are considering suicide, always first talk to someone with whom you can discuss your problems. Many countries have special phone numbers you can call to discuss your situation when considering suicide.
Web4Health does not give any advice on suicide, but below are some informational articles.
Some hints on where you might get immediate help.
What to do if someone thinks of committing suicide: Suicide prevention.
Every suicide attempt should be taken seriously, there is a strong risk for a new suicide attempt.
A suicide attempt is very close to a real suicide, it is much more than an unsuccessful attempt. A suicide attempt is often a desperate call for help.
Check list of factors indicating an increased risk for suicide.
Anorexia nervosa can cause teenage suicide.
The best way to handle suicide thoughts is to analyse the origin of these thoughts and to look for actual problems.
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More than 50 % of all people are considering suicide at some time during their life.
Statistically high risk indicators for suicide are: Male sex, Older age and Single status.
A summary of the latest information about suicides among young people.
Depression is a common cause of suicides. Here is a list of articles on depression.
Severe medical disorders can cause severe mental health problems, including suicide thoughts!
Antieleptic and antidepressant medicines can have a small risk of suicide or suicidal thoughts, and patients and families of patients should be aware of this risk.
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