Men are four times as likely to commit suicide than women.
However, women attempt suicide 2 to 3 times more often than men. Depression and Suicide More than 90 percent of people who commit suicide have a diagnosable mental disorder - most commonly a depressive disorder or a substance abuse disorder. Always take statements of suicidal feelings, thoughts, behaviors, o r plans very seriously. Any person who expresses thoughts of suicide should be evaluated immediately. The warning signs of suicidal feelings, thoughts, or behaviors may resemble other medical conditions or psychiatric problems.