Risk factors for suicide refer to personal or environmental characteristics that are associated with suicide. The environment includes the social and cultural environment as well as the physical environment. People affected by one or more of these risk factors may have a greater probability of suicidal behavior. Some risk factors cannot be changed, such as a previous suicide attempt, but they can be used to help identify someone who may be vulnerable to suicide.
There is no single, agreed upon list of risk factors. The list below summarizes the risk factors identified by the most recent research.
Note: The presence of multiple behavioral health disorders (especially the combination of mood and disruptive behavior problems or substance use) increases suicide risk.
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