During prior dire times in Western civilization that caused massive social disruptions such as war, plague, famine and political upheaval, the suicide rate was relatively low. Despite the dire circumstances people still celebrated life and had common values, morals and beliefs at their core. Sadly the decadence and decline that has pervaded America is now having its consequence. Many Americans have embraced agnosticism, neo pagan earth worship, widespread drug use and pornography, the acceptance and celebration of homosexuality and all its permutations. They have become epicureans. Such people at their core are very vulnerable to hopeless despair.
“During prior dire times in Western civilization that caused massive social disruptions such as war, plague, famine and political upheaval, the suicide rate was relatively low”
Sounds good but I rather doubt they kept suicide statistics in the middle ages. Maybe 19th century.
That said, when there are multiple factors such as reckless behavior it can be hard enough to diagnose suicide as it is.