If you would like to take part in my survey, please click here.
Here is a breakdown of the questions asked:
1. Are you male or female?
Male
Female
2. What is your age?
17 or younger
18-20
21-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60 or older
3. Which one, if any, of the following do you think is the single biggest cause of death in men aged under 45 years old in the UK?
AIDS
Knife and gun crime
Road Accidents
Alcohol Poisoning
Suicide
Cancer
Drugs
Heart Disease
Obesity
Other (please specify)
4. Is the term 'committed suicide' is outdated?
Yes
No
Not sure - why would it be outdated?
Indifferent to the term
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Male Suicide Awareness Survey
survey results:
5. Which age group has the highest suicide rate (specifically men) ?
10-29 year olds
30-44 year olds
45-59 year olds
60-75 year olds
75+
6. Do you know someone who has considered or completed suicide?
I know someone who has either talked about, attempted, or died by suicide
I don't know anyone personally who has died by suicide
Suicide doesn't affect everyone.
7. Why do people choose to kill themselves?
It's a selfish act
It's an impulsive act
It's to escape physical or emotional pain
It's a persons right
8. Can you tell if someone is suicidal?
I wouldn't be able to tell if someone was suicidal
I don't feel I know enough about suicide to know if someone was suicidal
I would be able to tell if someone was suicidal as they usually show some signs beforehand
9. What barriers prevent people who are thinking about suicide from seeking help?
They feel like nothing will help
People don’t know how to get help
Embarrassment
Treatment isn’t affordable
Lack of access to appropriate treatment
Other (please specify)
10. What would help reduce the number of suicides?
Better access to psychotherapy or medication
Better training for health care providers
More research into how to help people and why people die by suicide
Educating the public about suicide prevention
Increased support for drug and substance abuse
The results of the survey show that the majority of respondents, (78.69%) have been had impacted or know someone that has been impacted by male suicide, showing that suicide is an issue of public importance. Additionally, the statistics show that many of the respondents, with an average age of 18-29, are unaware of key facts and figures relating to the subject of suicide, suggesting that more awareness is needed.