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Suicide is said to be caused by numerous things. Mental illness is one thing that is said to be related to suicide. Another rising popular contribution to suicide deaths is bullying in school aged children.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 14y agoMental illnesses can cause a great deal of distress to the sufferer from the symptoms alone which can lead to depression and intended suicide. There is also another reason which is linked to the discrimination of mental illness as people often assume that many mental illnesses are actually dangerous as they are negatively publicised in the media. For example: roughly 30-40% of Schizophrenia sufferers have had one violent episode in their life, these episodes are what are publicised by the media and a stereotype develops that all Schizophrenia sufferers are violent when in reality almost all of them are not and only 30-40% have had only one violent episode in their life. This discrimination spans all mental illnesses and can lead to mental illness sufferers becoming unemployed, social pariahs and subject to manipulation and violent attacks within a community. In the same respect as what is stated about, this can also lead to depression and intended suicide.
It is best to fully research mental ill-health to ensure that you understand what a mental illness actually is, and hopefully reduced the suicide rates of the mentally ill.
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∙ 13y agoIf you are talking about mental illness, then yes. Mentally ill people always have suicide thoughts and I figure it could happen if the thoughts get out of control and that does happen. I think I have mental illness, (because I have all the symptoms, and I have the thoughts too but I tend to keep them under control...
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∙ 13y agoOver 90% of Americans who commit suicide have a significant mental illness.
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Is Suicide Caused by Mental Illness?
it can be. but it also may be due to depression. Hope this helped
How do you get permanent relief from sinusitis caused by mental illness?
Sinusitis is not caused by mental illness. Mental illness can be caused by sinusitis infection.
What is an illness caused by drug abuse?
mental illness
Is attempted suicide a crime?
Attempted suicide is not typically considered a crime. It can be considered an act resulting from a mental illness, however.
California mother attempts to kill son then tries to commit suicide she is now in hospital can she be arrested?
you betcha, illness does not annull a crime unless it is mental. you betcha, illness does not annull a crime unless it is mental. you betcha, illness anulls a crime only if it is mental illness
What are some of the causes of mental illness?
Most, if not all, mental illness (as opposed to emotional disorders) is caused by chemical imbalances in the brain, or by structural anomalies.
What pathogen is anorexia?
anorexia is a disease, however it is not caused by a pathogen. It is a mental illness; which develops into a physical illness.
What is Hippocrates explanation of mental illness?
Hippocrates viewed mental illness to be caused by the humors. Mania was understood to be caused by an excess of hot yellow bile, melancholy (or depression) was understood to be caused by an excess of sticky thick black bile, and schizophrenia was understood to be caused by an excess of cold mucous. Unlike earlier tribal or agrarian societies, Hippocrates believed that mental illness had physiological causes. People with mental illness were understood by Hippocrates to be suffering from an illness, rather than having exhibiting symptoms because they were being punished for something they had done or would do.
Mental illnesses caused by paint fumes?
Yes, drug use can damage the brain and cause mental illness.
Can i get charged with gbh if i have a mental illness?
Certainly. Mental illness is not automatically an excuse for breaking the law. In fact, some of your problems could be caused -- or exaggerated -- by that or other drugs.
What does it mean when someone is described as having mental illnesses?
Mental illness is a very broad term describing many ailments, from mild anxiety disorders to full blown schizophrenia. They are caused by a complex combination of environment, genetic and personality factors. Depression and subsequent suicide are the most common mental illnesses.
Should people with mental illness be allowed to commit suicide?
I feel like this isn't a question that can get a factual answer. This is a question based on your personal moral opinion. As for me, I don't think anyone should be "allowed" to commit suicide; however, a person with mental illness has as much right over their body as someone who does not.
