Common Myths and Facts about Suicide

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All suicidal individuals are mentally ill.

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Although the suicidal person is extremely unhappy, they are not necessarily mentally ill.

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Any individual with a history of one or more prior suicide attempts is at much greater risk.

myth

Asking about and probing the inmate about suicidal thoughts or actions will cause him to kill himself.

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Inmates who are really suicidal can easily be distinguished from those who hurt themselves but are just being manipulative.

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Jail suicides occur several times more often than in the general population.

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Manipulative goals as a motive for self injury are not useful in distinguishing more lethal attempts from less lethal.

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Most people who commit suicide have made either direct or indirect statements indicating their suicidal intentions.

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Most suicidal acts represent a carefully thought out strategy for coping with various person problems.

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Most suicidal people have mixed feelings about killing themselves. Most want to be saved.

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Most suicides can be prevented.

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People who attempt suicide have gotten it out of their systems and won't attempt it again.

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People who make suicidal statements or threaten suicide don't commit suicide.

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Suicidal people are intent on dying.

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Suicide happens suddenly and without warning.

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The rate of suicide is lower in a jail setting.

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You can't stop someone who is really intent on committing suicide.

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You cannot make someone suicidal when you show your interest in their welfare by discussing the possibility of suicide.


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