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, lack of access to mental health care, substance abuse and having a history of childhood abuse. The good news is there are also protective factors for suicide — things like social and community support, strong coping skills, and access to mental health care.Yes, suicide can run in families. The Hemingway family is a famous example of a family where there were multiple suicides over several generations.
Suicide attempts are also a huge problem. For every death by suicide, we estimate there are 25 attempts. First, it's really important to know that the vast majority of people with mental illness never even attempt suicide. But the majority of people who die by suicide do have a history of mental illness. If someone has a mental health condition or their mental health appears to be getting worse, the best thing you can do is to pay attention and intervene when you can.
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