People who talk about suicide are just attempting to attract attention.

True     False

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People who commit suicide usually talk about it first. They are in pain and oftentimes reach out for help because they do not know what to. Talk about suicide should always be taken seriously.

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People who talk about committing suicide do often kill themselves.

True     False

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People who talk about committing suicide do often kill themselves.

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Suicide is impulsive.

True     False

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There are almost always warning signs.

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Once people decide to commit suicide, there is nothing that can be done to stop them.

True     False

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Suicide can be prevented. It is not death that the person desires, but an end to their pain.

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Suicide is present only in people of certain gender, race, financial status, age, etc.

True     False

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Suicide happens to all types of people and is found in all kinds of social systems and families.

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People who survive a suicide attempt will not try again

True     False

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People who fail suicide attempts often try again.

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People who attempt suicide are crazy.

True     False

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This is not true. They are in pain, or probably have a chemical imbalance in their brain. Suicide attempts can be by anyone.

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Those who resort to suicide are weak.

True     False

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This is not true. They are in pain, or probably have a chemical imbalance in their brain. Suicide attempts can be by anyone.

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Those who talk about suicide try to manipulate others

True     False

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No. People who talk about suicide are in pain and need help. Telling them that they "just want something" or "are trying to manipulate" is thoughtless as well as impolite. People often talk about suicide before going through with it. Talk about suicide should always be taken seriously.

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Most people are not permanently suicidal, but for a limited period of time. However, such feelings can recur.

True     False

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Most people are not permanently suicidal, but for a limited period of time. However, such feelings can recur.

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Majority of people who are suicidal do not want to die. They are only looking for an escape from their pain in whatever form it may be.

True     False

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Majority of people who are suicidal do not want to die. They are only looking for an escape from their pain in whatever form it may be.

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You should never ask a suicidal person if they are thinking about suicide or if they have thought about a method, because talking about it may give them the idea of going through with it.

True     False

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Asking people if they are thinking about suicide does not give them the idea of going through with it. It is important to talk about suicide with people who are suicidal because you will learn more about their frame of mind and intentions, and allow an escape for some of the tension that is causing their suicidal feelings.

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Sometimes suicidal people feel better because they have decided to die by suicide, and may feel relieved that their pain will soon be over.

True     False

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Sometimes suicidal people feel better because they have decided to die by suicide, and may feel relieved that their pain will soon be over.

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Suicide is the third major leading cause of death for people aged 15-24.

True     False

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Suicide is the third major leading cause of death for people aged 15-24.

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There is little association between alcohol use or drug abuse and suicide.

True     False

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Often people who commit suicide are under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

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People who are suicidal do not wish to seek help.

True     False

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Large numbers of people who are suicidal reach out for help.

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Suicide is usually hereditary.

True     False

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Not all suicides can have a hereditary link. Family history where depression is common, or suicides have occurred are an important risk factor for suicidal behaviour.

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Suicide is not committed by children as they are unaware of the finality of death, and are incapable of engaging in such an act.

True     False

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Though this is rare, it is nonetheless possible. Children commit suicide at any age.

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