Risk Factors



Individual
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Previous suicide attempt
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Access to lethal methods
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Impulsive or aggressive tendencies
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History of depression and other mental illnesses
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Serious illness such as chronic pain
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Criminal/legal problems
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Loss of employment/financial issues
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Substance use
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Current or prior history of adverse childhood experiences
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Sense of hopelessness
Relationship
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Bullying and harassment
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Divorce
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Family/loved one’s history of suicide
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Loss of relationships
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High conflict or violent relationships
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Social isolation
Society
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Lack of access to healthcare
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Suicide cluster in the community
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Stress of acculturation
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Community violence
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Historical trauma
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Discrimination
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Stigma associated with help-seeking and mental illness
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Easy access to lethal means of suicide among people at risk
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Graphic and sensationalized media portrayals of suicide