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If left untreated, depression can lead to an increased risk of suicide. Of the people who are diagnosed with clinical depression each year, up to 15% commit suicide.¹ For every successful suicide attempt, there are four unsuccessful ones.² The best way to prevent a loved one from committing suicide is to encourage them to seek treatment from a mental health professional.

Fast Facts:

• The number of elderly people who experience depression increases with illness and decline in function.³
• Elderly people who suffer from depression are more likely than others to commit suicide.³
• Severely depressed people are less likely to commit suicide because they don't have enough energy to carry out their plans.²

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