Depressed and Suicidal Patients The idea of ​​the end of life is a frightening thought for anyone, but for someone who is depressed and suicidal, it may seem like a kind of release. In reality, will suicide solve the problems of these patients? The patient may think so, but it will not solve any problem. Suicide is a relevant solution from which no one can return. My experience with depressed and suicidal people or patients is limited. This is why I chose to write about depressed and suicidal patients. Although my experience is small. I want to know what can be done for these patients and how I can better advocate for them. There are multiple reasons why a person becomes depressed and suicidal. Examples include job loss, death of a loved one, and/or substance abuse. According to the American Association of Suicidology, approximately 18.8 million, or 9.5 percent, of American adults suffer from some form of "depressive illness" (AAS, June 23, 2009). Of the 18.8 million adults suffering from depression, 20% of those who go untreated will attempt suicide (AAS, June 23, 2009). Men are more likely to commit suicide; while women are more likely to become depressed. “Approximately 7 in 100 men and 1 in 100 women diagnosed with depression in their lifetime will commit suicide” (AAS, June 23, 2009). This group of patients can be very unpredictable in their course. behaviors and actions. Look for warning signs in these patients. Warning signs for depressed and suicidal patients may include insomnia, lack of interest in daily activities, feelings of hopelessness, always talking or thinking about harming themselves, making final preparations and say finished...... middle of paper. ....logy (AAS). Website: Nauert, Rick PHD. “Depression care slowed by cultural stigma.” March 29, 2010. Accessed 12/27/13. Psych Central News webpage. Website: Tamparo, Carol D. and Lindh, Wilburta Q. “Therapeutic Communications for Health Care”; Third edition.2008. Clifton Park, New York. Publisher Delmar, Cengage Learning. P. 171Resources usedAuthor unknown. Module 7: “Cultural perspective on mental health”. 2013. Accessed 12/27/13. Unite for Sight webpage. Website: Katson, Wayne J. MD. Caring for the depressed patient in a medical setting. 06/20/2003. Accessed 12/27/13. Medscape webpage. Website: