Factors Contributing to Suicide: 1. Exposure to trauma: – family violence – child abuse – bullying
2. Family Factors: – parental separation - mental illness
3. Life Events: – financial problems – unemployment – discrimination
4. Social Supports: – social isolation – living alone
5. Socioeconomic Factors: – income - education - housing - mobility
These facts are from NZ Suicide Prevention Strategy 2006-2016
If you know someone who you believe is considering suicide, address the issue or get some help. DON’T IGNORE IT!
Talking directly about suicide will not cause a person to kill themselves.
Check out qpr.org.nz and become equipped to face this difficult conversation