Precipitating Events

Precipitating events are usually the crisis that occurs before someone acts on their suicidal thoughts

Precipitating events
  • End of a serious relationship
  • Death of a loved one
  • Legal problems
  • Serious financial problems
  • Onset or worsening of mental illness
  • Bullying/peer rejection
  • Many other possible examples to watch for
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