Common Causes of Depression/Suicidal Feelings

• Recent loss or the break-up of a close relationship
• Current or anticipated unhappy change in health or circumstances, e.g. Retirement or financial problems.
• Painful and/or disabling physical illness
• Heavy use of, or dependency on alchohol/other drug
• History of earlier suicidal behaviour
• History of suicide or violence in the family
• Sexual or physical abuse
• Failing academic performance, impending exams, exam results
• Job loss, problems at work
• Impending legal action
• Recent imprisonment or upcoming release
• Homosexuality
• Depression
• Bullying
• Child Abuse