b'Suicide most often occurs when stressors and health issues converge to create an experience of hopelessness and despair. Depression is the most common condition associated with suicide, and it is oftenundiagnosed or untreated. Most people who actively manage theirmental health conditions lead fulfilling lives. Conditions like depression,anxiety, and substance use problems, especially when unaddressed, increase the risk for suicide.What are some of the reasons why people die by suicide?There are three categories of risk factors (health, environmental, and historical) that, when present at the same time, increase the risk of suicide. Research provides evidence that biology and genetics playa large part in both mental health challenges and suicide.* Health FactorsMental health conditions such as depression; substance use disorders; bipolar disorder; schizophrenia and psychosis; personality traits of aggression, mood changes, and poor relationships; conduct disorder; and anxiety disordersSerious or chronic health condition and/or painTraumatic brain injuryEnvironmental FactorsAccess to lethal means, including firearms and drugsProlonged stress, such as harassment, bullying, relationship problems, and unemploymentStressful life events, which may include a death, divorce, or job lossExposure to another persons suicide, or to graphic or sensationalized accounts of suicide3 Children, Teens and Suicide Loss'