- Many people who die by suicide are not depressed.
- Scientists studied DNA from people who died.
- They compared people with and without warning signs.
- About half had no known suicidal thoughts.
- Those without known risk had fewer diagnoses.
- Screening only for depression may miss people.
- Researchers will look at other health links.
- Help is available by calling the 988 line.
Difficult words
- suicide — the act of killing oneself
- depressed — feeling very sad and low
- scientist — a person who studies nature or peopleScientists
- diagnosis — a doctor's name for a health problemdiagnoses
- screening — a health check to find problems
- warning sign — a thing that shows a possible problemwarning signs
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Discussion questions
- Have you ever felt very sad?
- Would you call a help line if you needed help?
- Do you talk to a friend when you feel bad?
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