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What is suicide and suicidal behavior?
What is suicide and suicidal behavior?
Suicide is the act of taking one's own life. According tot he American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States, taking the lives of approximately 47,000 American each year.
Suicidal behaviors refers to talking about or taking actions related to ending one's own life. Suicidal thoughts and behaviors should be considered a psychiatric emergency.
If you or someone you know is exhibiting either, you should seek immediate assistance from a healthcare provider.