Suicide Attempt

Suicidal attempts

A suicide attempt is an action taken to commit suicide, in which the actions of the victim did not achieve their goal; it can occur either as a result of a mistake or during the execution of a completed suicide; not much different from an attempt on a person's life, although

Suicide attempts: Description and causes

Suicide attempt is a predictive behavior aimed at committing suicide, which can lead to severe mental health consequences. In this article, we'll look at what suicide attempts are, why they happen, and what factors may contribute to them.

**What are suicide attempts?**

A suicide attempt is an attempt made by a person in the hope of possible suicide. This is an active event aimed at achieving a suicidal end. In general, suicide attempts are considered to be any actions or experiences that even slightly provoke the possibility of death, but end in a relatively easy outcome. The purpose of a suicide attempt may be to gain attention, to get rid of one's problems instantly, or the suicide attempt may be due to a deeper motivation, for example, to cope with emotional distress, loneliness, or guilt.

Among the main types of suicide attempts are the following:

- Attempts at hanging, suffocation or jumping from great heights. - Self-harm such as cutting, burning or piercing the skin. - Food poisoning, including ingestion of poison or accidental ingestion of poison. - Using alcohol or drugs more often