SUICIDAL ATTEMPTS: ITS CAUSES AND EFFECTS

A Term paper

Presented to

Junior High School Department

Saint Michael College

In Partial Fulfillment

of the Requirement in English 10

By:

Alexia Jane T. Benablo

February 2019
 Acknowledgement

I would like to thank the following persons who made this research successful:

 First, I would like to thank God, for giving me the strength, knowledge, ability and
opportunity to undertake this research and to persevere and complete it satisfactorily.
Without his blessings this achievement would not have been possible.
 To my wonderful parents, who supported me emotionally and financially. Thank you for
teaching me to learn, to be happy and understand myself. There aren’t enough words to
express my gratitude for you both. Your love, encouragement, and support have given me
the confidence to be myself and to know that I have so much to give.
 To my family, thank you for encouraging me in all of my pursuits and inspiring me to
follow my dreams.
 Table of Contents

Front page i

Acknowledgement ii

Introduction 1

Review of Related Literature 2

Foreign

Local

Discussion 3

Conclusion 4

Recommendation 5

Bibliography 6
 Introduction

Suicide is an irrational desire to die. We use the term “irrational” here because no
matter how bad a person’s life is, suicide is a permanent solution to what is nearly always a
problem. Suicide is a symptom and sign of serious depression. Depression is a treatable disorder,
but often the treatment takes, energy and effort on the part of the person whose feeling
depressed. Sometimes, as a person who is depressed feels the energizing effects of an
antidepressant medication, they will feel depressed, but have more energy. It is during this time
in treatment that many people turn to suicide and suicidal acts.

Suicide’s effects are tragic and felt long after the individual has taken their own life. It is usually
the second or third leading cause of death amongst teenagers, and remains one of the top ten
leading causes of death well into middle-age. A person who dies by suicide leaves behind them a
tangled confusion of family members and friends who try to make sense of a senseless and
purposeless act.

Most people who think about suicide, however, never make a “serious” attempt at it (every
attempt, though, is viewed as “serious” by the person making it). For every attempted suicide,
there is thought to be one or more people where the thought of suicide has never translated into
an actual attempt. With over a half a million people making a suicidal attempt each year, this
translates into a huge problem that society largely ignores or tries to sweep under the rug.
Prevention efforts largely target teenagers, but few professionals feel comfortable dealing with
people who are actively suicidal. In most communities, the health care system is also not well-
equipped to deal with the magnitude of the problem or the specific needs of a person who is
suicidal.

Suicidal behavior is complex. Some risk factors vary with age, gender and ethic group and may
even change over time. The risk factors for suicide frequently occur in combination. Research
has shown that 90 percent of people who kill themselves have depression or another diagnosable
mental or substance abuse disorder.

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 Adverse life events in combination with other strong risk factors, such as depression, may
lead to suicide. Suicide and suicidal behavior, however, are not normal responses to the stresses
experienced by most people. Most people who experience one or more risk factors do not
become suicidal. Other risk factors include:

 Prior suicide attempt

 Family history of mental or substance abuse disorder
 Family history of suicide
 Family violence, including physical or sexual abuse
 Firearms in the home
 Incarceration
 Exposure to the suicidal behavior of others, including family members, peers and/or via
the media in news or fiction stories.
 Review of Related Literature

Foreign Cultures

Self –inflicted deaths in prisons in England and Wales were at 10-year low in 2006 but
rose in 2007, largely attributed to an unexpected increase in self-inflicted deaths by foreign
national (FN) prisoners. All deaths were reviewed in detail using prison and clinical records and
interviews with prison staff. This paper reports findings for the deaths of the 20 FN prisoners
from non-EU countries. Similarities were found between these deaths and self- inflicted deaths
of UK nationals in terms of method, location of death, index offence, and prevalence of mental
illness. Additional factors found in the FNs included early anxiety, trauma symptoms in refugees
from conflict, language issues, deportation fears, and cultural concepts of shame. These findings
are discussed in relation to the entrapment model of suicide and the need for specialized mental
health service provision.

Local Culture

This demographic and ethic health disparity has spurred research that investigates
acculturation stress as a cause of Inuit youth suicide. Despite this body of knowledge, few
studies describe how local people connect suicide to culture loss, even though this understanding
is crucial for developing effective prevention and intervention strategies. This article describes
how Inupiat understand and talk about youth suicide and suicide prevention within public
settings. I have used participatory action research (PAR) to illuminate the meanings and
processes that surround youth suicide. In meetings focused on suicide prevention, local people
clearly link self-destruction with historical oppression, loss of the Inupiaq culture and current
manifestations of these realities in alcoholism, abuse and neglect. This narrative typically focuses
on young people and the Inupiaq community’s current failure to lead them to bright future. The
article describes these understandings and offers suggestions to expand them in order to create
new possibilities for community-based prevention and the promotion of wellness in
circumstances communities.

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 Discussion

According to 2011 Indiana State Suicide Prevention Plan, suicide is a complex problem
with many factors including biological, psychological, social and/or cultural at its root. Known
risk factor for suicide includes:

 Previous suicide attempt(s)

 History of depression or other mental illness
 Alcohol or drug abuse
 Family history of suicide or violence
 Financial relationship losses
 Lack of social support
 Barriers to health and mental health care
 Physical illness
 Feeling alone
 Access to lethal suicide attempt methods

Protective factors also exist to help prevent a person from considering suicide including:

 Problem –solving & conflict resolution skills

 Strong family and community connections
 Access to effective clinical care for mental, physical, and substance use disorders
 Lack of access to lethal suicide attempt methods

For teenagers and young adults, thoughts of suicide may be precipitated by mental health
problems such as anxiety or depression, or by life changes such as parental divorce or moving.
Youth who are targets of bullying or who are struggling with understanding their sexual
orientation or gender identity may also be at higher risk for considering suicide especially when
these youth are concurrently feeling sad or hopeless. A child who is the victim of physical,
sexual, or emotional abuse may also be at greater risk of attempting suicide.

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 Several barriers exist that can hinder effective suicide prevention methods. Barriers include
stigma associated with mental illness, geographic barriers insufficient numbers of qualified
professionals, and a lack of awareness of community suicide prevention methods or how to
provide help to individuals as risk. It is important to also consider that persons who need
treatment for mental health issues may not be willing to seek treatment due to the perceived
stigma from family and friends. Additionally, they may be unable to afford mental health
treatment due to lack of insurance coverage and/ or because they may not live close enough to a
mental health professional or facility.

8 Ways to Discuss suicide with your teen

Why talk about suicide with your teen?

Suicide is not an easy topic to discuss, but being able to talk openly about it is beneficial.
Discussing it with teens and children may be even more difficult, but in is something they need
to know about.

And more importantly, they need to know that they can come to you should the ever experience
depression, sadness, or suicidal thoughts.

Suicide is the third leading cause of death among young people in America. Only accidents
and homicides claim more lives each year, It’s hard imagining suicide impacting your family or
circle friends, but it’s more likely to happen than not. That’s why a frank and open discussion
about suicide prevention may help save the life of a loved one.

Tips to Facilitate a Conversation

Know the warning sign

Before discussing suicide and prevention with a teenager, it is important that you have an
understanding of topic yourself. Knowing the warning signs of suicide is a major preventative
step.
These signs may include:

 Changes in mood: Feelings of hopelessness, worry anxiety, anger, or worthlessness

 Change in behavior: Withdrawal from normal activities, changes in step patterns or
eating habits, or changes in friend group
 Threating or attempting self-harm: Talking about or wishing for death, researching ways
to die, giving away belongings, cutting or obtaining a weapon
 Situational triggers: Including death of loved one, stress humiliation a break up, or
getting trouble

Knowing the Risk Factors

To properly convey the message of suicide prevention to a teenager, you must first the
weight to the matter and risk. Understand that suicide can be just as likely as other teen behaviors
such as underage drinking.

In fact, the risk is more imminent when you consider other contributing issues teens may be
facing (sexually, bullying, gender identity, drug use, and so on).

Have a Plan

It is often helpful to plan out the discussion before addressing it with your teenagers,
knowing what you want to say can make the transition to an open discussion much easier.
However, you don’t have to stick to a vigil outline: your teen should help guide the conversation.

Pick a time to talk

Getting teenager to talk and listen can sometimes be an arduous task. That is why timing
may affect their willingness to open up. Here are some potential opportunities to start the
discussion:

 During a car ride;

 When you hear or see something about suicide on TV;
 When a suicide occurs in your community.
Be Honest and Direct

It is okay to admit that suicide can be difficult to discuss. Talking about your feeling on the
subject with help your child open up as well. If your teen still has a hard time speaking about it,
feel free to ask them direct question, such as:

 “Have any of your friends dealt with suicide?”

 “Do you know anyone who has ever made a suicide attempt?”
 “Do you ever have any feelings of anxiety?”

Be supportive

Let your teen know that you are always there for love and support. Let them know that they
can come to you anytime, regardless of what they’re going through. Inform your teen that there
are a number of other resources they can turn to as well, including:

 School officials, teachers, or guidance counselors

 Close relatives
 Doctors and nurses

Be an active listener

Be sure to listen to your teen and respond appropriately. If you overact, they may not come
back to you in a time of need. If you underreact, your teen may not think that you care. Respond
meaningfully, thoughtfully and truthfully.

Talk further action if necessary

If your teen expresses or shows any of the warring signs, be sure to address this with a
certified counselor or other mental health professional. Additionally, you should check in with
your teen over time to ensure that they remain on the path to a happy, healthy life.
 Conclusion

Suicide has been related to lack integration, feelings of “alienation” in the population,
transience, and rapid changes in values, income and lifestyle. Poor job prospects, families in a
state of flux, and changing social and moral values could all contribute to high youth suicide
rates in the population as a whole. It is important to realize that suicidal behavior is not
necessarily linked to mental health problems and that unemployment and alcoholism are not
widespread problems among suicidal teenagers themselves.

While the reasons for suicide are complex and difficult to define, the experience of adolescence
brings unique problems to this high-risk age group. Author Marion Crook interviewed a number
of teenagers in British Columbia who had attempted suicide. Common denominators that
emerged were problems in their family situation and low self-esteem as well as the fact that they
had not been helped in their contact with teachers, doctors or other professional. The pressure to
excel, which is not only perpetuated by parents and peers but pervades television programming
and commercial advertising, was found to add to the anxiety of adolescence. Skills for coping
with these problems and sympathetic assistance from parents, teachers, doctors, other teenagers
or television, are essential. The complexity of the issue must not discourage community or
government agency efforts to deal with a problem that is responsible for more adolescent deaths
in Canada than anything except accidents.

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 Recommendation

The researcher would like to recommend the following:

 As a Student may be at risk for suicide, it is best to bring in more help. Others may have
more information that bears on the student’s well-being. In this situation, the student
clearly has been depressed and seems to be thinking about suicide. His sudden
improvement, along with giving away his Mt. Bike and the note on his blog, is red flags.
While we can’t always prevent another’s suicide, caring relationships are a protective
fact against suicide. Student’s life could reach out and check on the student’s welfare.
They can also involve parents if that is deemed to be helpful.
 Surviving family members not only suffer the trauma of losing a loved one to suicide,
they may themselves be at higher risk for suicide and emotional problems.
 Most suicidal individuals give definite warnings of their suicidal intentions, but others
are either unaware of the significance of these warnings or do not know how to respond
to them.

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Understanding the signs, symptoms, causes and effects of suicidal ideation is an important
first step toward healing and recovery.

Many people who struggle with suicidal thoughts do not ask for help, but that does not mean that
they do not need help. Most individuals who feel suicidal don’t actually want to die – they
simply want a means to end their suffering, and suicide is a desperate attempt to end their
unbearable suffering. A suicidal person is often so blinded by pain, self-loathing, isolation, and
hopelessness that he or she cannot fathom any other way to end this or her struggles. Most
people who are considering suicide are conflicted about ending their own life because they want
an alternative for suicide, but may be unable to see one.

Suicidal ideation is the thought about, or an unusual preoccupation with, suicide. The range of
suicidal ideation spans from fleeting thoughts to detailed suicide plans, role playing, and a
history of previously unsuccessful attempts. It can be hard to know how to handle it when loved
ones express an interest in suicide. If you or someone you love is struggling with suicidal
thoughts, it’s vital to take action immediately.

If you’re struggling with suicidal thoughts, make yourself a promise – do not do anything right
now. Promise yourself that you will wait for a day and that you will not do anything drastic.
Simply because you are thinking about suicide does not mean that you have to do anything right
this moment. Avoid using drugs or alcohol, as these can increase feelings of depression and
suicidal ideation. Do not keep suicidal feelings to yourself. Tell a family member, trusted loved
one, or a member of your spiritual community because keeping those feelings buried inside you
only makes it harder on you. While it may not feel like it at the moment, there is hope, and
plenty of people just like you get through these feelings and impulses.

At Options, we understand the bravery it takes to admit that you’re thinking about suicide and
we’re ready to help you find treatment for your suicidal ideation and see a bright future. We’ll
work with you tirelessly, providing compassionate care, and a shoulder to lean on when you need
us most.
Causes and risk factors for suicidal ideation

It’s generally believed that the causes for suicidal thoughts are the result of a number of different
factors working together. The most common causes are thought to be:

Genetic: Many of the mental illnesses that cause suicidal feelings have a genetic component,
most notably in those who have first-degree relatives who have struggled with suicidal behaviors
or thoughts.

Brain Chemistry: Many mental illnesses cause decreased levels of dopamine, the pleasure-
inducing neurotransmitter, which can cause individuals to feel depressed and empty. These
individuals may experience reduced sensations of pleasure, which can lead to suicidal thoughts
and behaviors. Individuals who have a terminal diagnosis or are living with chronic pain are at
increased risk for suicide.

Environmental: Suicidal thoughts may be the result of overwhelming life events including
losses, stressful situations, and tremendous emotional pain. Additionally, social isolation adds to
the feelings of loneliness and hopelessness.

Psychological: Individuals who struggle with undertreated or undiagnosed mental illnesses may
come to feel hopeless and helpless, as they are unable to control their symptoms. They may come
to believe that suicide is the only way to relieve the incredible agony they feel. These individuals
may seek out alcohol and drug abuse as a way to temporarily numb the pain they’re in.
Signs and symptoms of suicidal ideation

The symptoms of individuals who struggle with suicidal thoughts and behaviors may vary from
person to person based on symptom severity, presence or absence of an active support system,
and other factors. Most people who are considering suicide give off warning symptoms of their
intentions which should never be ignored.

Symptoms of suicidal ideation may include the following:

 Hopelessness
 Depression
 Despair
 Dramatic mood swings
 Anger
 Anxiety
 Sudden change to extreme happiness
 Talking about wanting to die
 Talking about having no reason to live
 Forming a plan for the suicide attempt
 Wanting to be left alone
 Violent or rebellious behaviors
 Running away
 Difficulty concentrating
 Vague somatic physical symptoms
 Decline in work or scholastic performance
 Withdrawing from once-pleasurable feelings
 Neglecting personal appearance
 Changes in eating or sleeping patterns
 Seeking out lethal means to end their life
 Preoccupation with death or dying
 Getting affairs in order – making a will, giving away treasured possessions
 Saying goodbye to loved ones
 Acting recklessly
 Previous suicide attempts
 Psychomotor agitation
 Insomnia
 Sudden and extreme personality changes
 No hope for the future
 The belief that nothing will get better
 Sudden sense of calm
 Increased usage of alcohol or drugs
 Worsening of emotional health
 Anhedonia
 Panic attacks
 Angst
 Extreme remorse
 Paranoia
 Delusions
 Psychosis
 Hallucinations
Effects of suicidal ideation

There are many heartbreaking effects from suicide attempts. If you’re feeling hopeless and that
suicide is the answer, the most important thing you can do is to call 911 – this is a medical
emergency. Effects of suicide may include:

 Shame -a painful feeling of humiliation or distress caused by the consciousness of wrong

or foolish behavior.
 Guilt- the fact of having committed a specified or implied offense or crime.
 Self-loathing- refers to an extreme dislike or hatred of oneself, or being angry at or even
prejudiced against oneself. The term is also used to designate a dislike or hatred of a
group, family, social class, or stereotype to which one belongs and/or has. For instance,
"ethnic self-hatred" is the extreme dislike of one's ethnic group or cultural classification.
It may be associated with aspects of auto phobia.
 Anger- a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility.
 Damage to vital organs
 Brain death- having suffered brain death
 Coma- a state of deep unconsciousness that lasts for a prolonged or indefinite period,
caused especially by severe injury or illness.

 Seizures- A seizure is a sudden surge of electrical activity in the brain.

 A seizure usually affects how a person appears or acts for a short time.
 Many different things can occur during a seizure. Whatever the brain and body can do
normally can also occur during a seizure.

 Death- the action or fact of dying or being killed; the end of the life of a person or
organism.
Suicidal ideation and co-occurring disorders
The people that are left behind following a suicide are left grappling with what to do next. As
suicide often has a stigma attached to it, and many people don’t experience the normal comfort
from others that comes with losing someone they loved. It’s estimated that each suicide leaves
behind 6-8 suicide survivors. Some of the common effects suicide survivors note includes:

 Anger
 Shock
 Grief
 Denial
 Helplessness
 Guilt
 Self-blame
 Feeling responsible for not preventing the suicide
 Feeling rejected or abandoned by their loved ones
Suicide and suicidal behavior

Suicide is the act of taking one's own life on purpose. Suicidal behavior is any action that could
cause a person to die, such as taking a drug overdose or crashing a car on purpose.

Causes
Suicide and suicidal behaviors usually occur in people with one or more of the following:

 Bipolar disorder
 Borderline personality disorder
 Depression
 Drug or alcohol use
 Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
 Schizophrenia
 History of physical, sexual, or emotional abuse
 Stressful life issues, such as serious financial or relationship problems

People who try to take their own life are often trying to get away from a situation that seems
impossible to deal with. Many who attempt suicide are seeking relief from:

 Feeling ashamed, guilty, or like a burden to others

 Feeling like a victim
 Feelings of rejection, loss, or loneliness

Suicidal behaviors may occur when there is a situation or event that the person finds
overwhelming, such as:

 Aging (the older people have the highest rate of suicide)

 Death of a loved one
 Drug or alcohol use
 Emotional trauma
 Serious physical illness or pain
 Unemployment or money problems
Risk factors for suicide in teenagers include:

 Access to guns
 Family member who completed suicide
 History of hurting themselves on purpose
 History of being neglected or abused
 Living in communities where there have been recent outbreaks of suicide in young
people
 Romantic breakup

While men are more likely than women to die by suicide, women are twice as likely to attempt
suicide.

Most suicide attempts do not result in death. Many of these attempts are done in a way that
makes rescue possible. These attempts are often a cry for help.

Some people attempt suicide in a way that is less likely to be fatal, such as poisoning or
overdose. Men are more likely to choose violent methods, such as shooting themselves. As a
result, suicide attempts by men are more likely to result in death.

Relatives of people who attempt or complete suicide often blame themselves or become very
angry. They may see the suicide attempt as selfish. However, people who attempt suicide often
mistakenly believe that they are doing their friends and relatives a favor by taking themselves out
of the world.
The Six Reasons People Attempt Suicide
Suicide is far more understandable than people think.
Though I've never lost a friend or family member to suicide, I have lost a patient (who I wrote
about in a previous post, The True Cause Of Depression). I have known a number of people left
behind by the suicide of people close to them, however. Given how much losing my patient
affected me, I've only been able to guess at the devastation these people have experienced. Pain
mixed with guilt, anger, and regret makes for a bitter drink, the taste of which I've seen take
many months or even years to wash out of some mouths.

The one question everyone has asked without exception, that they ache to have answered more
than any other, is simply: why? Why did their friend, child, parent, spouse, or sibling take their
own life? Even when a note explaining the reasons is found, lingering questions usually remain:
yes, they felt enough despair to want to die, but why did they feel that? A person's suicide often
takes the people it leaves behind by surprise (only accentuating survivor's guilt for failing to see
it coming).

People who've survived suicide attempts have reported wanting not so much to die as to stop
living, a strange dichotomy but a valid one nevertheless. If some in-between state existed, some
other alternative to death, I suspect many suicidal people would take it. For the sake of all those
reading this who might have been left behind by someone's suicide, I wanted to describe how I
was trained to think about the reasons people kill themselves. They're not as intuitive as most
think.

In general, people try to kill themselves for six reasons:

They're depressed. This is without question the most common reason people commit
suicide. Severe depression is always accompanied by a pervasive sense of suffering as well
as the belief that escape from it is hopeless. The pain of existence often becomes too much
for severely depressed people to bear. The state of depression warps their thinking, allowing
ideas like "Everyone would all be better off without me" to make rational sense. They
shouldn't be blamed for falling prey to such distorted thoughts any more than a heart patient
should be blamed for experiencing chest pain: it's simply the nature of their disease. Because
depression, as we all know, is almost always treatable, we should all seek to recognize its
presence in our close friends and loved ones. Often people suffer with it silently, planning
suicide without anyone ever knowing. Despite making both parties uncomfortable, inquiring
directly about suicidal thoughts in my experience almost always yields an honest response. If
you suspect someone might be depressed, don't allow your tendency to deny the possibility
of suicidal ideation prevent you from asking about it.
1. They're psychotic. Malevolent inner voices often command self-destruction for
unintelligible reasons. Psychosis is much harder to mask than depression, and is arguably
even more tragic. The worldwide incidence of schizophrenia is 1% and often strikes
otherwise healthy, high-performing individuals, whose lives, though manageable with
medication, never fulfill their original promise. Schizophrenics are just as likely to talk
freely about the voices commanding them to kill themselves as not, and also, in my
experience, give honest answers about thoughts of suicide when asked directly.
Psychosis, too, is treatable, and usually must be treated for a schizophrenic to be able to
function at all. Untreated or poorly treated psychosis almost always requires hospital
admission to a locked ward until the voices lose their commanding power.
2. They're impulsive. Often related to drugs and alcohol, some people become maudlin and
impulsively attempt to end their own lives. Once sobered and calmed, these people
usually feel emphatically ashamed. The remorse is often genuine, but whether or not
they'll ever attempt suicide again is unpredictable. They may try it again the very next
time they become drunk or high, or never again in their lifetime. Hospital admission is
therefore not usually indicated. Substance abuse and the underlying reasons for it are
generally a greater concern in these people and should be addressed as aggressively as
possible.
3. They're crying out for help, and don't know how else to get it. These people don't
usually want to die but do want to alert those around them that something is seriously
wrong. They often don't believe they will die, frequently choosing methods they don't
think can kill them in order to strike out at someone who's hurt them, but they are
sometimes tragically misinformed. The prototypical example of this is a young teenage
girl suffering genuine angst because of a relationship, either with a friend, boyfriend, or
parent, who swallows a bottle of Tylenol, not realizing that in high enough doses Tylenol
causes irreversible liver damage. I've watched more than one teenager die a horrible death
in an ICU days after such an ingestion when remorse has already cured them of their
desire to die and their true goal of alerting those close to them of their distress has been
achieved.
4. They have a philosophical desire to die. The decision to commit suicide for some is
based on a reasoned decision, often motivated by the presence of a painful terminal
illness from which little to no hope of reprieve exists. These people aren't depressed,
psychotic, maudlin, or crying out for help. They're trying to take control of their destiny
and alleviate their own suffering, which usually can only be done in death. They often
look at their choice to commit suicide as a way to shorten a dying that will happen
regardless. In my personal view, if such people are evaluated by a qualified professional
who can reliably exclude the other possibilities for why suicide is desired, these people
should be allowed to die at their own hands.
5. They've made a mistake. This is a recent, tragic phenomenon in which typically young
people flirt with oxygen deprivation for the high it brings and simply go too far. The only
defense against this, it seems to me, is education.
The wounds suicide leaves in the lives of those left behind by it are often deep and long lasting.
The apparent senselessness of suicide often fuels the most significant pain. Thinking we all deal
better with tragedy when we understand its underpinnings, I've offered the preceding paragraphs
in hopes that anyone reading this who's been left behind by a suicide might be able to more
easily find a way to move on, to relinquish their guilt and anger, and find closure. Despite the
abrupt way you may have been left, guilt and anger don't have to be the only two emotions you're
doomed to feel about the one who left you.

Effects of Suicidal Ideation

The longer that a person suffers from chronic suicidal ideation without getting treatment, the
greater the risk that they will begin to act upon those behaviors. The actual act of attempting
suicide can lead to significant health problems, depending on the means by which the person
uses. Some of these health problems can include:

 Failure of a specific organ

 Broken bones
 Scars from cuts or burns
 Paralysis
 Total organ failure
 Falling into a coma
 Excessive blood loss
 Brain damage

The most serious long-term effect of suicidal ideation is successfully completing the act of
suicide.