Suicide awareness

The factors that can lead someone to suicide can be complex and often involve a mixture of causal and circumstantial risk factors. There are many factors in our lives that can help to protect us and others against suicide.

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Causal risk factors

Causal factors for suicide include different mental illnesses or symptoms of being mentally unwell.
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Circumstantial risk factors

Circumstantial factors may not be significant, but when combined with causal factors they increase the potential risk of suicide.
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Protective factors

There are many factors in our lives that can help to protect us and others against suicide.
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Suicide awareness FAQ

There are a lot of myths and inaccurate information about suicide. We provide answers to some common questions to help inform the community.