Suicide : am I at risk? : social skills

Extracted from text ... Social Skills sapa [ Jul / Aug 2006 ] SA Pharmacist's Assistant DEFINITION Suicide is intentional self-inflicted death. Suicide is not a pointless act. It is a way out of a problem or crisis that is causing intense suffering. Suicide is associated with unfulfilled needs, feelings of hopelessness and helplessness, ambivalent conflicts between survival and unbearable stress, a narrowing of perceived options and a need for escape. WARNING SIGNS OF SUICIDE RISK FACTORS If you or someone you know or love exhibits the following signs of possible suicide risk do take it seriously and take appropriate action (contacting a professional person). 70% of all people who commit suicide give some warning of their intentions to a ..