Suicide

=Suicide=

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger or imminent crisis of suicide, call 911.
 * Facts about Suicide:**
 * Thoughts of suicide are a common symptom of mood disorders.
 * 80% of suicides are carried out by individuals suffering from a depressive illness.
 * 50 to 80% of seniors who commit suicide have a history of major depression.
 * Women suffering through a depressive episode most often attempt suicide in the latter stages of the episode.
 * Women are 3 to 4 times more likely to attempt suicide than men but men are more likely to die by suicide.
 * Males attempt suicide early in the depressive episode.
 * If you are interested in receiving more information about suicide and:**
 * Who's at risk?**
 * Warning Signs**
 * Getting Help if You are Feeling Suicidal**


 * Please Visit The Mood Disorders Association of Ontario, [|Suicide and Mood Disorders Page]**