Protective Factors
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Protective Factors
Suicide can be prevented.
Protective factors promote health and well-being. Also, protective factors are characteristics that help people stay safe and help protect people from suicidal thoughts.
- Coping and problem-solving skills
- Cultural and religious beliefs that discourage suicide
- Connections to friends, family, school, and community support
- Supportive relationships with care providers
- Availability of physical and mental health care
- Limited access to lethal means
- Self-esteem
- A sense of purpose or meaning in life
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