Suicide Prevention Coalition

of Volusia and Flagler Counties

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RISK FACTORS

These are things that increase the potential for a person's suicide.

bulletPrevious suicide attempts
bulletMajor illness
bulletBarriers to accessing mental health treatment
bulletSignificant others who have completed suicide
bulletRelationship breakup
bulletJob or Financial loss, personal security
bulletUntreated depression, hopelessness, helplessness
bulletIsolation
bulletAccess to lethal means (i.e.; guns, pills, etc)
bulletFamily disruption
bulletSexual, mental or physical abuse

PROTECTIVE FACTORS

Things that help a person through periods of crisis.

bulletFamily or friends or community
bulletPositive self-esteem
bulletSobriety
bulletSense of hope
bulletGood health
bulletCounselor or Therapist (depression screening)
bulletTreatment availability
bulletCalm environment
bulletPet(s)
bulletMedication compliance
bulletResponsibility for children
bulletDuty to others
bulletJob security
bulletDifficult access to lethal means (i.e.; gun, pills, etc)
bulletReligious beliefs
bulletResiliency