Suicide Myths And Truths

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

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  • 2. 

    Suicide is not a major problem in Canada.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    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.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    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.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    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.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    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.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    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

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    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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