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There are many misconceptions about suicide because it is something that most people are not comfortable in talking about. This page reviews the common myths. After reading each of the following statements, write down (F) Fact or (M) Myth on a piece of paper. Be prepared to review your answers. 1. People who talk about their suicidal thoughts are not likely to attempt suicide. F or M 2. The rate of suicide is higher among the poor. F or M 3. Most suicides take place with little or no warning. F or M 4. It is best not to discuss suicide with someone you think might be at risk, beause you may be giving him/her the idea. F or M 5. It is easy to understand someone's motives for suicide. F or M 6. Once a person has attempted suicide, they have eliminated the idea from their system and will be at lower risk. F or M 7. A suicidal person clearly wants to die. F or M 8. There is a strong relationship between alcohol, drugs and suicide. F or M 9. If a person has been depressed and suddenly seems to be in an improved frame of mind, the risk of suicide decreases. F or M 10. On average, women are more likely to attempt than men. F or M 11. Even though the reasons for specific suicides may vary, loss plays a major role in many suicides. F or M 12. Hopelessness and helplessness are commonly expressed feelings prior to suicide attempts. F or M 13. If you promise to keep a friend's suicidal thoughts 'your secret' you should always keep that secret. F or M 14. Suicide attempts are just ways of getting attention; ignoring them will discourage future attempts. F or M 15. People who attempt suicide are mentally ill. F or M 16. Once a person is suicidal, he/she will always be thinking about self-destruction. F or M 17. Suicide can be the result of a single painful thought or event. F or M 18. It is not suicide unless there is a suicide note. F or M 19. Most suicides can be prevented. F or M 20. Most suicide is caused by depression. F or M 21. Suicide runs in families. F or M Please click here 'Facts' to see the answer key.
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