With the recent September 11th anniversary and the attempted suicide of Hollywood actor Owen Wilson, once again the issue of suicide has been brought to our attention. Here are some general clues as to why someone may want to take their own life.
Assessing Suicidal Symptoms: (SAD PERSONS scale):
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Sex
While females are more likely to kill themselves than males, males are three times more likely to succeed in their attempts.
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Age
The risks are greater for people who are aged 15 to 24 or younger, or men aged 75 or older.
