Table 4: Risk and protective factors for Suicide [19].

Risk factors

Protective factors

Past suicidal history - personal or family*

Support system

Access to firearms*

Religiosity and faith

Psychiatric diagnoses*

Positive self-esteem

Substance misuse*

Effective coping skills

Physical illness

Access to care for physical, mental & substance use disorders

Psychosocial features

 

Childhood trauma

 

Psychological features

 

Demographic features: Male, widowed, elderly, adolescent, Gay, lesbian, or bisexual orientation

 

*Significant factors