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But some people who attempt suicide do so impulsively or don’t have a mental health condition, Chaudhary said.
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Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
Such results suggest that many emerging adults who attempt suicide don’t desire to end their life but rather hope to end their distress.
—Eric Wood, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Second, studies show that the time from deciding to attempt suicide to actually taking action can be as little as minutes to hours – and also that, among people who survive an attempt, the majority do not go on to die by suicide.
—Emmy Betz, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
At that point, Holt refused to exit the vehicle, saying her plan was to kill herself or attempt suicide by cop, the affidavit said.
—Chris Spargo, People.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
Such results suggest that many emerging adults who attempt suicide don’t desire to end their life but rather hope to end their distress.
—Eric Wood, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Second, studies show that the time from deciding to attempt suicide to actually taking action can be as little as minutes to hours – and also that, among people who survive an attempt, the majority do not go on to die by suicide.
—Emmy Betz, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
At that point, Holt refused to exit the vehicle, saying her plan was to kill herself or attempt suicide by cop, the affidavit said.
—Chris Spargo, People.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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“Attempt suicide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/attempt%20suicide. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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