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 |
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Childhood trauma |
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Psychological features |
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Demographic features: Male, widowed, elderly, adolescent, Gay, lesbian, or bisexual orientation |
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*Significant factors