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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

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