Increased mobility, with disruption of friendships and social networks. Uncertainty, through changes in employment, residence and access to education Change roles of men and women. Lager and less personal communities. Family Stresses if considerable difficulties exits in childhood, there is more risk that the young person will attempt or complete suicide. Partnership dissolution and separation.
New family relationships Geographic and social mobility.
Problems with friendships. Physical or psychiatric illness within the family Family violence, including sexual abuse and other power relationships. Suicidal behaviour within the family Poverty. There are many psychiatric disorders that can increase the risk of suicide. These include depression, manicdepressive disorders, conduct disorders and schizophrenia.