would otherwise protect them from despair andirrational thinking during difficult periods of life” (Suicide).Suicidal behaviors imply that an individual wishes, intends or actually attempts suicide(Disease, Condition or General Health Topic). Suicidal behavior is viewed as a form ofcommunication, also known as a cry for help (Results for suicide). Scientists agree that suicide isa complex behavior that has psychological, biological, and social causes (Suicide).Each risk factor biological, psychological, cognitive, and environmental of the suicidetrajectory contains elements that transcend all ages. The biological basis of depression is age-irrelevant. It is associated with low levels of several neurotransmitters, serotonin metabolite anddopamine metabolite. These influence suicidal behavior, also depression. Some people becomedepressed with little or no environmental pressures. Another factor of suicide of all ages ismaleness, throughout history and cultures. Males are more aggressive than females from birth.Also they are more likely to turn this aggression on themselves (Borst 11). The psychological factors such as low self esteem and depression appear in every agegroup. Individuals that are depressed talk more about their feelings therefore suicide risks aremore evident with hopelessness and helplessness (12). The cognitive factors show individuals that think of suicide as the best and only answer totheir problems. These people do not have positive feelings or positive attitudes. If they fail atsomething once they may feel that in the future they will fail at it again in a different situation(12).The environment factor shows negative family experiences increase suicidal risk. Abuse ofall types, death, and divorce are examples of these factors. A negative life including loss, increaseprobability of suicidal response (13). There are warning signs such as verbal threats and previous suicidal behavior. Finally,unexpected triggering...
