Suicidal behaviors can accompany many emotional disturbances, including depression , schizophrenia , and other psychotic illnesses. Suicidal behaviors occur as a response to a situation that the person views as overwhelming, such as social isolation, death of a loved one, emotional trauma, serious physical illness, growing old, unemployment or financial problems, guilt feelings, drug abuse , and alcohol abuse . Males are more likely to choose violent methods, which probably accounts for the fact that suicide attempts by males are more likely to be successful. And Tests Psychiatric evaluation may be recommended. Hospitalization is often needed, both to treat the current attempt and to prevent future attempts.
Psychiatric counseling is one of the most important aspects of treatment.
All suicide threats and attempts should be taken seriously. Complications Complications vary depending on the type of suicide attempt. Calling Your Health Care Provider A person who threatens or attempts suicide MUST be evaluated by a mental health professional promptly. Many people who attempt suicide talk about it before making the attempt. Consult a mental health professional immediately.