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  1. Suicide is the act of deliberately taking one's own life. Suicidal behavior is any deliberate action ... disorder, and schizophrenia. More than 90% of all suicides are related to a mood disorder or other ...
  2. ... asleep or staying asleep ( insomnia ) Plans to commit suicide or actual suicide attempt Preoccupation with self Reduced pleasure in daily activities Substance abuse Temper (agitation) Thoughts about suicide or obsessive fears or worries about death Weight ...
  3. ... Major depression increases a person's risk of suicide. ... enjoyed (such as sex) Thoughts of death or suicide Trouble sleeping or excessive sleeping Depression can appear ...
  4. ... Irresponsible behavior Abnormal thoughts about death Thoughts about suicide Plans to commit suicide or actual suicide attempts If you have these symptoms every day ...
  5. ... Accidents Cancer Homicide 15-24 years: Accidents Homicide Suicide There are almost twice as many deaths in ... the large number of deadly accidents, homicides, and suicides in the 15-24 year age group. These ...
  6. ... hopelessness and helplessness Recurring thoughts of death or suicide Low self-esteem is common with depression. So ... Call 911, a suicide hotline, or get safely to a nearby emergency room if you have thoughts of suicide , a suicidal plan, or ...
  7. ... from friends There is a high risk of suicide with bipolar disorder. While in either phase, patients ... good, discontinuing medication may have very negative consequences. Suicide is a very real risk during both mania ...
  8. ... or significant other or are unmarried Previously attempted suicide Have financial problems (low income, poor housing) Received ... Difficulty concentrating or thinking Thoughts of death or suicide (a suicide plan)
  9. ... down the course of the disease. Depression and suicide are common among persons with Huntington's disease. ... The cause of death is often infection, although suicide is also common. It is important to realize ...
  10. Suicide or other self-harm is the most serious complication. You may need to stay in the hospital if you have thoughts of suicide. The safety of others must also be considered.
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