Suicide Sayings and Quotes

Depression and suicidal behaviors take an incredible toll on the families and loved ones of the person suffering as well as the survivors themselves. There is no easy fix, and the best we can do is offer help to those that need it. Below you’ll find a collection of wise and insightful quotes on suicide.

Suicide is among the leading cause of death. Paul S.F. YIP
Suicide attempts are often preceded by a number of signals or warning signs, such as suicide notes, suicidal threats and statements, preoccupation with death, making final arrangements. Kenneth W. Merrell
Girls are more likely than boys to make suicide attempts, but boys are much more likely to actually complete attempts. Kenneth W. Merrell
Boys tend to use more lethal means of suicide than girls. Kenneth W. Merrell
A family history of suicide or severe psychiatric illness increases the risk for suicide. Kenneth W. Merrell
The highest rate of suicide among youth in the United States are found in the white and Native american ethnic groups. Kenneth W. Merrell
Among the risk factors for completed suicide were living alone and loss of a partner within the last month or two before death. Thomas Joiner
As the studies on social isolation might suggest, non married status is a demographic risk factor for suicide. Thomas Joiner