CONSEQUENCES

How does suicidal behavior affect its victims?

• Those who attempt suicide and survive may have serious injuries like broken bones, brain damage, or organ failure. Also, people with a history depression and other mental health issues may continue to face these problems.
• Suicide also affects the health of the community. Family and friends of people who commit suicide may feel shock, anger, guilt, and depression.
• Suicides cost society approximately $34.6 billion a year in combined medical and work loss costs.