The tendency toward suicide is inherited. Suicide patterns in a family are a result of other factors and may result from a belief in the myth which facilitates suicidal actions. The suicidal person wants to die. All suicidal persons are depressed. A number of other emotional factors may be involved.
Suicidal persons are mentally ill.
Once a person has attempted suicide, she will always be suicidal. Asking a direct, caring question will often minimize the anxiety and act as a deterrent to suicidal behavior. Suicide is more common in lower socio-economic groups. Suicide crosses all socio-economic group boundaries. Suicidal persons rarely seek medical help.