Suicide Myths

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Suicide Myths

• Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center

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MYTHSuicide happens without any warning!
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FACTThe person considering suicide often gives
warning signs and clues that he/she is suicidal
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MYTHSuicidal persons keep their plans secret!
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FACTMost persons communicate their suicidal
intent sometime during the week before their
suicide attempt.
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MYTHPersons who talk about suicide do not
attempt suicide!
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FACTPersons who talk about suicide often
attempt it and may even be successful!
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MYTHSuicidal people want to die!
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FACTMost suicidal persons are undecided and
uncertain about living and dying
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MYTHDiscussing the topic of suicide may give
someone the idea!
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FACTNo one can give someone the idea of
suicide!Bringing up the issue of suicide is
very helpful to the person who is experiencing
emotional painand wants help!
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MYTHOnly experts can prevent a suicide!
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FACTSuicide Prevention is Everyones
Business!It takes all of us to save lives!
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FACTAnyone can take actionto save a life!
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For additional informationAmerican Association
of Suicidiologyhttp//www.suicidology.org/web/gue
st/home National Institute of Mental
Healthhttp//www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications
/suicide-in-the-us-statistics-and-prevention/index
.shtmlNavy Suicide Prevention
Programwww.navy.suicide.mil