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Why Do People Commit Suicide?

By Nancy Schimelpfening — 2020

It's difficult to imagine what led a friend, family member, or celebrity to commit suicide. There may have been no clear warning signs, and you may wonder what clues you might have missed. Often, many factors combine to lead a person to the decision to take their own life.

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Suicide Prevention

Suicide prevention starts with recognizing the warning signs and taking them seriously. If you think a friend or family member is suicidal, there’s plenty you can do to help save a life.

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Trying to Understand What Drives People to Suicide

Readers, including those who have attempted suicide or who have lost family members, offer their insights.

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A person who experiences or could experience suicidal thoughts may show the following signs or symptoms.

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Until recently, the suicide prevention movement has been largely driven by family and friends of those who died.

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A Powerful Lesson Iyanla Vanzant Learned from Her Suicide Attempt

In the immediate aftermath of Iyanla’s suicide attempt, she says she had a powerful vision that made her realize what she really wanted — and it wasn’t death.

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I’m Still Here

What it’s like to live with a chronic urge to die.

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What's It Like to Survive a Suicide Attempt?

Survivors tell us what went through their minds in what they expected to be their final moments — and what it’s like to return to a life they tried to end.

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Schizophrenia: Hallucinations and Delusions

Learn how to recognize the varying types of halluncinations and delusions that are among the most common symptoms of schizophrenia.

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