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Episode 7: Episode 7: Mental Health Diagnosis and the Impact on Suicide
February 7th, 2019 | Season 1 | 31 mins 3 secs
mental health diagnosis and the impact on suicide
People who are diagnosed with major depression, personality disorders and/or who are abusing substances are at a greater risk of suicide attempts or completion. Canadian studies indicate that more than 90% of suicide victims have a diagnosable psychiatric disorder (CMHA Fact Sheet). Although depression is more recognized as being a risk factor, individuals diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder have been noted to complete suicide at a rate of 10%. These mental health diagnoses, in combination with substance abuse increase the risk of death by suicide