Suicide note

Suicide note

A suicide note or death note is a message left behind by a person who has committed suicide, or who intends to commit suicide. It is estimated that 25–30% of suicides are accompanied by a note. However, incidence rates may depend on ethnicity, race and cultural differences, and may reach rates as high as 50% in certain demographic subgroups.

Pronunciation

• /ˈsuːɪsaɪd noʊt/

Etymology

The term "suicide note" is derived from the Latin suicidium, from sui caedere, "to kill oneself", and the word "note", which originates from the Latin word nota, meaning "mark" or "sign".

Related terms

• Suicide
• Suicidal ideation
• Suicidal behavior
• Euthanasia
• Self-harm
• Depression
• Mental health

Content of suicide notes

Suicide notes can contain a variety of messages, such as explanations for the suicide, expressions of love and regret, requests for forgiveness, or practical instructions for dealing with the deceased's affairs. Some notes are written in a calm and deliberate manner, while others may be impulsive and angry.

Legal implications

In some jurisdictions, a suicide note written by an adult, which outlines the person's express wishes regarding disposal of property or other instructions, may have some legal standing, and may be treated as a form of will.

See also

• List of suicide crisis lines
• Suicide prevention
• Suicide methods
• Suicide pact

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Suicide note
• Wikipedia's article - Suicide note

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