The highest rate of suicide is for persons over 65. Reliable research has found that there are approximately 8-25 attempts to one completion. Risk factors for suicide occur frequently in combination with other risk factors. Scientific research has shown that almost all people who kill themselves have a diagnosable mental or substance abuse disorder, the majority have more than one disorder. Adverse life events in combination with another strong risk factor such as a mental or substance abuse disorder.
Suicide leaves a sea of guilt and a mountain of questions.
Whether or not one could do something to prevent a death can not be answered completely once someone dies but the questioning remains in various degrees with those who are left. No one can answer the question for you but perhaps the following will help you in reference to the following three situations. The majority of suicide attempts are expression of extreme distress that need to be addressed and not just a harmless bid for attention. People who talk about suicide won't really do it. Most talk about their intentions directly and indirectly before they do.