Understanding Suicide February 2022 | Page 23

Myth - No one can stop a suicide. It is inevitable.

Truth - If people in crisis get the help they need, they may never be suicidal again.

Myth - Those who openly talk about suicide never do it.

Truth - Those who talk about it may attempt or even complete the act of suicide.

Myth - "Good" Christians will never attempt suicide.

Truth - No one is immune to feeling alone and desperate.

Myth - Suicide is a problem of a specific class of people.

Truth - An absolute profile of the suicidal individual does not exist. Regardless of circumstances, anyone may consider suicide.