Factors That Put You at Risk for Depression and Suicide
- Having clinical depression
- Pervious suicide attempts
- Alcohol/substance abuse
- Feelings of hopelessness
- Impulsive/aggressive tendencies
- Physical illness
- Mental health treatment
- Loss (loved one, friend, work, home)
- A family history of suicide
- Family history of child maltreatment
- Easy access to lethal methods
- Isolation