"I sometimes feel very depressed. When this happens, I either become filled with pent-up rage or I think about suicide. Can you please tell me what triggers suicidal thoughts? Is there science behind it? "

Suicidiality has multiple sources, both psychological and biological. Evidence suggests that much of suicidal thinking is attributable to biological processes. Suicide is a symptom of depression. It is an indicator of how severe and serious your depression is. Somewhere around 20 percent of those with depression will commit suicide. It is a very serious symptom and warrants immediate medical attention.

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