A Quick Quiz About Suicide

1. Those who attempt suicide will never try again?

True

False

4/5 people who have died by suicide have had at least one previous attempt.

Explanation

4/5 people who have died by suicide have had at least one previous attempt.

2. Women are more likely to attempt suicide, while men are more likely to complete suicide.

True

False

This statement is true because research has consistently shown that women are more likely to attempt suicide, while men are more likely to complete suicide. Women tend to use less lethal methods such as drug overdose or self-poisoning, which increases their chances of survival. On the other hand, men often choose more violent methods like firearms or hanging, which are more likely to result in death. This gender difference in suicide behavior can be attributed to a variety of factors including psychological, social, and cultural influences.

Explanation

This statement is true because research has consistently shown that women are more likely to attempt suicide, while men are more likely to complete suicide. Women tend to use less lethal methods such as drug overdose or self-poisoning, which increases their chances of survival. On the other hand, men often choose more violent methods like firearms or hanging, which are more likely to result in death. This gender difference in suicide behavior can be attributed to a variety of factors including psychological, social, and cultural influences.

3. Suicide often happens without any warning?

True

False

Stats on this are mixed but most people who have committed suicide did in retrospect show warning signs. What do you think that this means?

Explanation

Stats on this are mixed but most people who have committed suicide did in retrospect show warning signs. What do you think that this means?

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5. Suicide rates are highest in the holiday season?

True

False

It is actually the spring - it seems that holidays deter suicide. Why do you think that may be?

Explanation

It is actually the spring - it seems that holidays deter suicide. Why do you think that may be?

6. In Canada, one half of all deaths for youth between the ages of 15 - 24 years are caused by suicide

True

False

It is 24% - does that give you any consolation?

Explanation

It is 24% - does that give you any consolation?

7. The poorer the country, the lower the suicide rate?

True

False

Somewhat true, the statistics show that suicide rates are high in countries with relative wealth - such as Japan and France and that they are low in countries with less GDP...but you have to be careful about making generalizations. There are cultural factors surrounding suicide.

Explanation

Somewhat true, the statistics show that suicide rates are high in countries with relative wealth - such as Japan and France and that they are low in countries with less GDP...but you have to be careful about making generalizations. There are cultural factors surrounding suicide.

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9. Suicide rates in Canada have been

Falling

Rising

Remaining constant

They have basically remained constant - although there are certain groups at certain times who may have higher risks and rates. Does this surprise you?

Explanation

They have basically remained constant - although there are certain groups at certain times who may have higher risks and rates. Does this surprise you?

10. Which age group in Canada has the highest completed suicide rate?

Men 18 to 44

Men 85 and older

Women 18 to 44

Men 14 to 18

Surprisingly it is elderly men. Why do you think that is? The elderly are not a group to be ignored in this area.

Explanation

Surprisingly it is elderly men. Why do you think that is? The elderly are not a group to be ignored in this area.