Common Risk Factors for Suicide

Chronic physical illness

Conduct or behavioral problems

Depression, bipolar disorder, or other mental health issues

Easy access to guns

Family conflict

Family history of mental illness, substance abuse, or suicide

Lack of social supports

Loss (death of friend or family member, end of significant relationship)

Perfectionism

School failure

Substance abuse

Suicide of a friend or acquaintance

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