Persons who are experiencing a major loss. Persons bereaved by suicide , especially family members, are 8 times more likely to complete suicide themselves. Males complete suicide more than 3 times as often as females. Native Canadians and in particular, young Native males, are especially at risk. Not all Native groups have high rates of suicide.
Many Native communities have suicide rates equal to or lower than the general population.
People in custody in jails or prisons have a suicide rate 3 times higher than the general population. People dealing with issues of sexuality. People who are abusing drugs or alcohol. People who are experiencing major life changes. There are important differences between the methods chosen by males and females.