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如果我们能够了解一些常识，消除一些误解，对身边的人多一些关心，用恰当的方式与他们沟通，陪伴、鼓励他们寻求帮助，就可以发现心理危机的线索与迹象，就可以协助他们找到更好的摆脱困境的办法，而不是放弃生命。

以下是来自美国马里兰大学心理咨询中心的小常识，希望我们一起来认真学习，关爱生命、呵护生命。

The problem of suicide includes not only those who have serious suicidal thoughts and those who attempt suicide, but also those who are affected by someone else's suicide.

Understanding the warning signs of suicide may help prepare you to take action in a crisis. People who are considering suicide are often trying to communicate their feelings and ask for help.

MYTHS AND FACTS

Many misconceptions about suicide exist. A common myth is that "mentioning suicide may give a person the idea." The fact is that suicidal people know they are suicidal. Talking about it frankly can help prevent a person from acting on the idea.

Another myth is "Once a suicide risk, always a suicide risk." This idea too is wrong. The actual crisis period lasts only briefly. If intervention occurs, the suicidal person can improve.

"Suicide is inherited." In fact, suicide does not genetically run in families; however, fear that one has greater potential for suicide may create a self-fulfilling prophecy.

"Suicidal people are fully intent on killing themselves." Most people who attempt suicide do so with some mixed feelings, leaving the possibility of rescue to fate.

WHY

People may commit suicide when they think that there is no other resolution to their problems and/or if their attempts to deal with problems fail. Stressful situations can trigger suicidal feelings. Prolonged depression and hopelessness may make life seem unbearable.

A crisis such as loss of a job, the death of a friend or relative, and separation in a relationship can lead some people to attempt suicide. Drugs and alcohol may weaken self-control and lead to self-destructive behavior.

DANGER SIGNS

You may be able to tell if someone is thinking about committing suicide. Danger signals include: threats, suspicious accidents, and actual attempts.

Other danger signs are: depression, changes in behavior or personality, preparations for death (such as making a will, giving away possessions), acquiring the means to commit suicide, and/or a sudden lift in spirits, which can mean that the person is relieved because problems will soon be ended.

WAYS TO HELP

There are ways that you can help a person who seems to be thinking about suicide. You can give active emotional support by showing your concern, listening carefully, explaining that help is available, and by dealing directly with the topic of suicide. You may want to encourage problem solving and positive actions. You may also want to suggest professional help from any of a variety of sources: crisis centers, physicians, clergy, or mental health professionals.

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