Myths About Suicide

Talking about suicide puts the idea into someone’s head

False – it helps a person who may be thinking about suicide get the help they need and deserve


People who are feeling suicidal want to die

False – they just want the pain/situation to stop


People who talk about suicide aren’t going to make an attempt

False – they may be testing the waters to see if anyone cares enough to stop them, or to express how seriously their pain is.

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