Suicide facts and fallacies: Test your knowledge


PETALING JAYA: Suicide is something many of us know too little about.

As a result, when a friend or loved one is contemplating taking their own life, we sometimes miss the warning signs.

OUR MAIN STORY: The three stages that lead to suicide

The following quiz provides information on some suicide-related facts and fallacies. See if you can tell the difference.

The questions and answers in this quiz were adapted from a longer fact sheet titled "Facts and Fallacies" which can be accessed at the Befrienders Kuala Lumpur website (no cheating!).

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