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Do thoughts of suicide and killing often go beyond the imagination? or rarely so?
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Yes: Murder rate (2007 figures ) 4.8 per 100, 000 population, suicide rate (2010 ) 11.3 per 100, 000, a suicide occurs every 15 mins in the us.
Answered 5/2/2017
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Dangerous behaviors.: Agree with Dr. Law Yone. Unfortunately both suicide and murder are common. However, having thoughts of taking ones own life or another's does not mean that the person will necessarily take action. The safest option is for someone with these thoughts to have them assessed.
Answered 5/2/2017
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