People commit suicide because they're depressed. Most suicidal people leave notes explaining their action. Once a person is suicidal, he or she is that way forever. Improvement after a suicidal crisis means the risk is over. Suicidal behavior is not a normal response to the stresses most people experience.
Young people have the highest suicide rate.
The suicide rate among teens and young adults is growing the fastest, but seniors have the highest suicide rate because they are more likely to be socially isolated and depressed. Men are more at risk than women. Women tend to overdose and have a better chance of being saved than men, who usually use a firearm. Copyright 2001 Contra Costa Crisis Center.