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. Suicide happens without warning. Physicians, dentists and psychiatrists have high suicide rates. It signals a disturbed situation.