1. Depression
A major influence on people who attempt suicide is a disease known as depression. ... A psychoneurotic or psychotic disorder marked by sadness, inactivity, difficulty in thinking and concentration. ... How serious is this disorder? ... "Negative experiences, such as growing up in an abusive home or witnessing violence, increases the probability of a depressive episode in people who are at risk." ... In the absence of full remission from an episode of depression, the disorder tends to recur." ...
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- Grade Level: High School