‘If you’re still available, could you expand a bit on how suicide is contagious? “
I’m not a psychologist so I’m only relating what I was taught in the Air Force. Frequently there would be one suicide and then another and then another. Evidently when someone on the edge hears about someone close to them they move closer to doing it themselves. It becomes an acceptable answer to their problems.
This can be countered by watching those around you and being aware of the signs most suicidal people display. I listed those earlier.
We were taught that if someone displayed those it would be a good idea to talk to them. And not be afraid to ask if they were considering suicide.
I’ve done this myself and it becomes pretty obvious. I’ve asked and been right and also been wrong. I’ve never been sorry I said something.
Thanks. What you said was very helpful.