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If you are having suicidal thoughts, contact theNational Suicide Prevention Lifelineat988for support and assistance from a trained counselor.
If you or a loved one are in immediate danger, call 911.
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Viewed another way, men account for almost 80% of suicides but only half the population.
Although women tend to experience moresuicidal thinking, men are far more likely to end their own lives.
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Men are also more likely to use lethal suicide methods than women.
The listed warning signs don’t inevitably lead to suicide attempts, but you should never ignore them.
In such circumstances, that individual may not be motivated to seek out help for themselves.
Reframing the idea of seeking help is also important.
Men may avoid it because they fear it is a sign of weakness.
Finding ways to change this perspective is a critical aspect of reducing male suicide rates.
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
There are effectivetreatments for depression.
Cultural expectations sometimes prevent men from seeking help when they’re feeling hopeless or suicidal.
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