Crisis

 
   
SUICIDE MYTH People who talk about suicide are just trying to get attention.
SUICIDE FACT People who die by suicide usually talk about it first. They are in pain and oftentimes
reach out for help because they do not know what to do and have lost hope.
Always take time to talk about suicide seriously. Always.
   
SUICIDE MYTH People who talk about wanting to die by suicide do not try to kill themselves.
SUICIDE FACT People who talk about wanting to die by suicide oftentimes kill themselves.
   
SUICIDE MYTH Suicide always occurs without any warning signs.
SUICIDE FACT There are almost always warning signs.
   
SUICIDE MYTH Once people decide to die by suicide, there is nothing you can do to stop them.
SUICIDE FACT Suicide can be prevented. Most people who are suicidal do not want to die;
they just want to stop their pain. 
   
SUICIDE MYTH Suicide only strikes people of a certain gender, race, financial status, age, etc. 
SUICIDE FACT   Suicide can strike anyone.
   
SUICIDE MYTH People who attempt suicide and survive will not attempt suicide again
SUICIDE FACT People who attempt suicide and survive will oftentimes make additional attempts. 
   
SUICIDE MYTH People who attempt suicide are weak. 
SUICIDE FACT No, no, no. They are in pain and probably have a chemical imbalance in their brain.
Many people who are very "strong" die by suicide. 
   
SUICIDE MYTH People who talk about suicide are trying to manipulate others.
SUICIDE FACT No. People who talk about suicide are in pain and need help. And telling them that they
"just want something" or "are trying to manipulate" is both insensitive and ignorant.
People often talk about suicide before dying by suicide. Always take talk about suicide
seriously. Always.
   
SUICIDE MYTH When people become suicidal, they will always be suicidal.
SUICIDE FACT Most people are suicidal for a limited period of time. However, suicidal feelings can recur.
   
SUICIDE MYTH People who are suicidal definitely want to die.
SUICIDE FACT The vast majority of people who are suicidal do not want to die. They are in pain,
and they want to stop the pain.
   
SUICIDE MYTH You should never ask people who are suicidal person if they are thinking about
suicide or if they have thought about a method, because just talking about it will
give them the idea. 
SUICIDE FACT Asking people if they are thinking about suicide does not give them the idea for
suicide. And it is important to talk about suicide with people who are suicidal
because you will learn more about their mindset and intentions, and allow them
to diffuse some of the tension that is causing their suicidal feelings. 
   
SUICIDE MYTH When people who are suicidal feel better, they are no longer suicidal. 
SUICIDE FACT Sometimes suicidal people feel better because they have decided to die by suicide,
and may feel a sense of relief that the pain will soon be over. 
   
SUICIDE MYTH Young people never think about suicide, they have their entire life ahead of them.
SUICIDE FACT Suicide is the third leading cause of death for young people aged 15-24.
Sometimes children under 10 die by suicide. 
   
SUICIDE MYTH There is little correlation between alcohol or drug abuse and suicide.
SUICIDE FACT Oftentimes people who die by suicide are under the influence of alcohol or drugs. 
   
SUICIDE MYTH People who are suicidal do not seek help
SUICIDE FACT Many people who are suicidal reach out for help. 
  If you are suicidal, immediate action is required