Alcohol and substance abuse can cause a student to lose self-control and engage in impulsive suicidal behaviors. Note that depression is a major contributing factor to suicidal thinking. For more information check out some facts about Depression . Once a student decides to commit suicide, there's no way of stopping them. Suicide happens without warning.
Facts Discussing the problem openly shows the suicidal person that someone cares and wants to help.
Most students who are suicidal do not want to die. They are merely asking for help. Nothing is ever going to work out. Please note that many of these warning signs are signs of depression. Ways to Help Talk openly and freely and ask questions about the student's intention.