Always take suicide attempts and threats seriously.
About one-third of people who try to commit suicide will try again within 1 year.
About 10% of people who threaten or try to commit suicide will eventually kill themselves.
The person needs mental health care right away. Do not dismiss the person as just trying to get attention.
What to expect if I have Suicide  (Outlook/Prognosis)?
Always take suicide attempts and threats seriously.
About one-third of people who try to commit suicide will try again within 1 year.
About 10% of people who threaten or try to commit suicide will eventually kill themselves.
The person needs mental health care right away. Do not dismiss the person as just trying to get attention.