Suicide is not a mental illness, but one of the most important causes of suicide is mental illness. Most people who suffer from mental illness do not attempt suicide; however, of those that do, 90% of them have experienced some form of mental illness, such as depression, post-traumatic stress, bipolar, and anxiety disorders. As with most issues related to mental illness, there are a lot of myths and stigmas. One of those myths is: suicide only affects persons with mental illness.

THIS IS NOT TRUE.

Many individuals with mental illness are not affected by suicidal thoughts and not all people who attempt or die by suicide have mental illness. There are many other life stressors that can lead to suicidal thoughts and attempts.

If you or someone you know if considering taking their own life:

• text HOPELINE to 741741
  or text/call

• Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988