Most people thinking about suicide don't tell anyone. Here's why and what we can do about it
- Written by: David John Hallford, Senior Lecturer and Clinical Psychologist, Deakin University
ShutterstockMany people at risk of suicide are going undetected and unsupported in our community, our research suggests.
Our recently published study found under half of people tell anyone they’re thinking of suicide, making plans or had attempted suicide.
Here are some of the reasons why people don’t often talk about this, and what you...




















