SUICIDE MYTHS

Talking about suicide might cause a person to act:
The Truth Is! It helps to show the person you take them seriously and care. Many people are relieved with the opportunity to talk.

A person who threatens suicide won't really follow through.
The Truth Is! 80% of suicide completers talk about it before the make any suicide attempt.

Only "crazy" people kill themselves.
The Truth Is! Few people who kill themselves have lost touch with reality. They simply feel deep emotional pain and see no other options for relief.

No one I know would do that.
The Truth Is! Suicide is an equal opportunity killer - striking the rich, poor, beautiful, unattractive, young, and old.

People who attempt suicide are just trying to get attention.
The Truth Is! They are trying to alleviate their pain.

Suicide is a big city or metropolitan problem. It is not a problem in Geauga County.
The Truth Is!! Many rural areas have higher suicide rates then urban areas.

If a person wants to die, there is really nothing we can do to stop them.
The Truth Is! They want to end their pain, not their lives.