Suicide is the act of intentionally causing one's own death.^[6] Risk factors includemental disorders such as depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, personality disorders,alcoholism, substance misuse, and use ofbenzodiazepines.^[7][4][2] Others are impulsive acts due to stress such as from financial difficulties, troubles with relationships, or from bullying.^[2][8] Those who have previously attempted suicide are at higher risk for future attempts.^[2] Suicide prevention efforts include limiting access to methods of suicide, such asfirearms, drugs, and poisons, treating mental disorders and substance misuse, propermedia reporting of suicide, and improving economic conditions.^[2] Although crisis hotlines are common, there is little evidence for their effectiveness.^[9]