Having experienced both active and passive suicidal thoughts, I often ponder on the factors that contribute to this state of mind. It’s a painful experience that I wouldn’t wish upon anyone. Understanding the general and specific aspects that can lead to suicidality is crucial in preventing and addressing this issue.
General Factors that Make a Person Suicidal
Mental illness, especially psychotic disorders like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, as well as substance-related disorders, are significant predictors of suicide risk. Factors such as social isolation, impulsive tendencies, and lack of access to healthcare also play a role in increasing suicidality.
- Social isolation
- Impulsive or aggressive tendencies
- Sense of hopelessness
- Lack of access to healthcare
- Suicide cluster in the community
- Community violence
- Historical trauma
- Discrimination
- The stigma associated with help-seeking and mental illness
- Unsafe media portrayals of suicide
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What Makes a Person Suicidal Is Personal
Each individual may have different factors that contribute to their risk of suicide. It’s essential to understand your own triggers and vulnerabilities. While it’s impossible to protect oneself from every risk factor, having prevention and intervention plans in place can be life-saving.
CDC source linked here.
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