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Study: Many people who die by suicide may not have depression (Level A1) — A silhouetted person appears worried and alone.

Study: Many people who die by suicide may not have depressionCEFR A1

31 Dec 2025

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Adapted from Sophia Friesen - University of Utah, Futurity • CC BY 4.0

Photo by Adam Custer, Unsplash

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  • 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 people
    Scientists
  • diagnosis — a doctor's name for a health problem
    diagnoses
  • screening — a health check to find problems
  • warning sign — a thing that shows a possible problem
    warning 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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