Saturday, December 16, 2017

Definition of Suicide

Suicide
Suicide is the act of intentionally causing one's own death. Risk factors include mental disorders such as depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, personality disorders, and substance abuse, including alcoholism and use of benzodiazepines. Wikipedia
Deaths: 828,000 / 1.5% (2015)
Causes: Hanging, pesticide poisoning, firearms
Usual onset: >70 and 15–30 years old
Risk factors: Depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, personality disorders, alcoholism, substance misuse

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