GRO 410 – 4

Suicide remains a taboo in society, however is a leading cause of death for a significant portion of society. It causes great pain, loss and havoc for loved ones who survive the traumatic aftermath.

Discuss why the suicide rate tends to be high among the elderly.
Discuss community support systems for those who have lost someone by suicide.
Describe signs of suicide.
What steps should be taken if you observe some of these signs in a friend?
Guided Response: Respond to at least two of your peers. Use a minimum of one scholarly source found at the Ashford Library or Google Scholar, to critically examine the procedure that you have selected and its results. Offer a substantial response to at least two other posts written by members of the class. Be sure that you cite scientific evidence to support your views. A minimum of 250 -300 words should be used for each response to other posts.