If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide,
call 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255).
No suicide attempt should be dismissed or treated lightly!
Why Do People Commit Suicide?
A suicide attempt is a clear indication that something is gravely wrong in a person's life. No matter the race or age of the person; how rich or poor they are, it is true that most people who commit suicide have a mental or emotional disorder. The most common underlying disorder is depression, 30% to 70% of suicide victims suffer from major depression or bipolar (manic-depressive) disorde
