Suicide: Facts v. Myths

This particular topic is to raise awareness about suicide and its prevalence among youth. During this pandemic, despite of the stay-at-home order in place, suicide rates have increased. Listed below are the common myths about suicide rebutted by facts. Please feel free to comment below for other helpful links and resources. Suicide is one of the ten leading deaths in the United States, and globally. It is highly important to break the stigma about suicide as well as the taboo in discussing it. 

Myth #1 Talking about suicide will lead to and encourage suicide
Fact: Talking about suicide reduces the stigma attached to the topic and increases the chance for the individual to receive help.

Myth #2 Suicide attempts or deaths happen without warning
Fact: Survivors of a suicide often say that the intention was hidden from them. It is more likely that the intention was just not recognized

Myth #3 Once a person has intent on suicide, there is no way of stopping them
Fact: Suicides can be prevented
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Myth #4 People who threaten suicide are just seeking attention
Fact: All suicide attempts must be treated as though the person has the intent to die. The attention they get may well save their lives. 

Retrieved from:
Suicide Awareness Voices of Education. 
​https://save.org/about-suicide/suicide-facts/