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Suicide Myths

Suicide Myths. Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center. MYTH Suicide happens without any warning!. FACT The person considering suicide often gives warning signs and clues that he/she is suicidal. MYTH Suicidal persons keep their plans secret!.

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Suicide Myths

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  1. Suicide Myths Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center

  2. MYTHSuicide happens without any warning!

  3. FACTThe person considering suicide often gives warning signs and clues that he/she is suicidal

  4. MYTHSuicidal persons keep their plans secret!

  5. FACTMost persons communicate their suicidal intent sometime during the week before their suicide attempt.

  6. MYTHPersons who talk about suicide do not attempt suicide!

  7. FACTPersons who talk about suicide often attempt it and may even be successful!

  8. MYTHSuicidal people want to die!

  9. FACTMost suicidal persons are undecided and uncertain about living and dying…

  10. MYTHDiscussing the topic of suicide may give someone the idea!

  11. FACTNo one can give someone the idea of suicide!Bringing up the issue of suicide is very helpful to the person who is experiencing emotional painand wants help!

  12. MYTHOnly experts can prevent a suicide!

  13. FACTSuicide Prevention is Everyone’s Business!It takes all of us to save lives!

  14. FACTAnyone can take actionto save a life!

  15. For additional informationAmerican Association of Suicidiologyhttp://www.suicidology.org/web/guest/homeNational Institute of Mental Healthhttp://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/suicide-in-the-us-statistics-and-prevention/index.shtmlNavy Suicide Prevention Programwww.navy.suicide.mil

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