Is suicide contagious? Mental health experts warn of very real risk
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Statistics show that suicides can sometimes be “contagious," leading to “clusters." Mental health experts explain why this can happen and offer strategies to help prevent subsequent tragedies.
"The more the details are shared, especially in sensational ways, the greater the risk." "Many people who try to end their lives feel they are doing the people around them a favor." "Reaching out for support is a sign of strength, not weakness." Melissa Rudy is senior health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to melissa.rudy@fox.com.
Although most suicides stem from mental health disorders, statistics show that the behavior can sometimes be "contagious," leading to "suicide clusters."
Suicide clusters are defined as "a group of suicides or suicide attempts that occur closer together in time, space or both than would normally be expected in a community," the CDC states.
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