Quiz Yourself on the Myths and Realities of Suicide

1. Talking about suicide openly is dangerous. It often plants the idea in a person’s head.
   True ______   False______

 

2. Suicide usually occurs out of the blue – without any warning.
   True ______   False______

 

3. If you attempt suicide, you really want to die.
   True ______   False______

 

4. Suicide runs in families. It is a hereditary condition that cannot be prevented.
   True ______   False______

 

5. The danger of suicide has passed when a person begins to cheer up.
   True ______   False______

 

6. Most teenage suicides involve drugs and alcohol.
   True ______   False______

 

7. Feeling suicidal usually means you are mentally ill.
   True ______   False______

 

8. Females die by suicide more frequently than males.
   True ______   False______

 

9. If you are only thinking about suicide, you probably won’t really do it.
   True ______   False______

 

10. It is against the law to take your own life.
    True ______   False______

 

Verify your answers for the Suicide – Myths and Realities Quiz.

Attend suicide awareness and prevention workshops.

Join the suicide bereavement support group.

Access website links pertaining to suicide awareness and provincial resources and provincial crisis line numbers.