Suicide: What's True & What Isn't

There is a lot of taboo around suicide. While some consider it an escapist choice, others support it. While I personally have no point of view on it, here are some common facts and myths I have come across about the psyche of those who are prone to commit suicide, common causes, and general misunderstanding of the subject. 

S.No.	Myths	Facts
	Depression is the leading cause of suicide.	To state that depression is the cause of all suicides is an overly broad generalization. Suicide is frequently the result of a series, sequence, or repeat of painful life events — depression may be one of several stressors a person is dealing with.
	Only individuals who appear depressed and anxious are suicidal.	Suicide does not have a special feature. It may happen to anybody at any time. Observing unique emotional and behavioral changes in others around us is so beneficial. If something doesn't feel right, it's possible you're correct.
	In the heat of the moment, people commit suicide.	Suicide is influenced by impulsive behavior, especially in young people who aren't yet capable of thinking and managing their emotions. Simultaneously, our experience working with suicidal individuals has taught us that the suicide process includes stages such as thoughts, gestures, planning, and attempts.
	People who speak about suicide or have attempted it in the past are unlikely to really do it.	All attempts at suicide should be treated as though the person intends to die. A previous suicide attempt might be a practice run or a cry for help from someone in desperate trouble. This should not be neglected or dismissed as a means of gaining attention.
	People that are depressed wish to die.	Suicidal people are frequently conflicted, alternating between wanting to live and wanting to die. When someone considers suicide, they are in a state of powerlessness and despair.
	Suicide comes with no warning indications.	Those considering suicide would almost always have told someone about their plans. Individuals fear being judged by people around them, thus these indicators may not always be straightforward or unambiguous.
	Inquiring about suicide leads someone to take their own life.	Asking someone whether they're thinking about suicide doesn't make them think about it; it also doesn't drive them closer to it. Talking about suicide allows people to talk, which is typically the first step toward their decision to live.
	Suicide is exclusively a problem for those from low socioeconomic backgrounds.	The belief is that individuals who have more financial prosperity have less motive to commit suicide. However, the fact that celebrities commit suicide is the most compelling proof that this assertion is false.
	Suicide is a family trait.	Suicide is a choice, not a disease. While there may be repeated suicides in some families, it is not inherited.
	The majority of suicides occur during the winter months.	Suicide is complicated, and it has nothing to do with the changing seasons, the temperature, or the amount of light available. Suicide is more likely in the spring, with a substantial increase in risk around New Year's Day.