Suicide
Every suicide is a misfortune. Suicide occurs throughout the lifespan. Suicide is the result of a complex interface of biological, genetic, psychological, sociological, cultural, and environmental factors. Every year 703,000 people take their own lives and many more attempt suicide. Every suicide is a tragedy that affects families, communities, and entire countries and has long-lasting effects on the people left behind. The loss of life extends not just to you, but also to everyone around you and to the people you love. Mental health issues can be difficult to navigate and often go untreated. Students may not realize how much their life is worth, or the impact their death would have on the people that love them. Taking your life is never the answer. Often, suicidal behavior indicates difficulties with problem-solving, stress management, and emotional expression. Suicidal thoughts lead to suicidal action only when acting on these thoughts seems to be the only way out of a person’s diff