Suicide Myths And Truths

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1. Youth who are comtemplating suicide often feel worthless, alone, unloved, and they may actually believe they are a burden on their parents.

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The statement is true because youth who are contemplating suicide often experience feelings of worthlessness, loneliness, and a lack of love and support. These negative emotions can lead them to believe that they are a burden on their parents, further exacerbating their distress and increasing the risk of suicidal thoughts and actions. It is important to recognize and address these feelings in order to provide appropriate support and intervention for at-risk youth.

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The following quiz is about the following myths and truths about suicide.

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2. Suicide is not a major problem in Canada.

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Over the past fifteen years there has been an average of over 3,500 recorded suicide deaths each year. That is about ten people a day - everyday

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3. If you ask a person directly, "Do you feel like killing yourself?" this will lead to a suicide attempt.

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Asking a person directly about suicidal intent will often relieve the anxiety surrounding the feeling and act as a deterrent to the suicidal behavior

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4. The suicidal person wants to die and there is nothing anyone can do, including the physician; they will eventually do it.

Explanation

People usually don't want to die - they want instead to end their horrible emotional suffering.

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5. People who talk about suicide rarely actually commit suicide.

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People who commit suicide often give a clue or warning of their intentions

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6. Suicide is more common among the rich.

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Suicide affects the rich, the poor and the middle class equally

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7. The problem with suicide is that people thinking of it usually keep their feelings to themselves and there are no clear warning signs

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Even the most severely depressed person has ambivalent feelings about suicide. Most suicidal people do not want death; they want the pain to stop.

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Youth who are comtemplating suicide often feel worthless, alone,...
Suicide is not a major problem in Canada.
If you ask a person directly, "Do you feel like killing yourself?"...
The suicidal person wants to die and there is nothing anyone can do,...
People who talk about suicide rarely actually commit suicide.
Suicide is more common among the rich.
The problem with suicide is that people thinking of it usually keep...
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