Does religious faith prevent suicide? [Spirituality & Religion]

First off, I am NOT SUICIDAL!!

I only ask this because I just saw an old video (like 2002) of a "SSRI-induced-suicide" lawyer named Andy Vickery show a diagram to an audience, titled "suicide prevention", which he said showed that a religious faith is a major preventative measure against suicidal thoughts.

Andy Vickery is a lawyer for SSRI & psych-drug-induced suicides.

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SameSame · 26-30, F

I don't know, but I think there are some very real benefits to having faith and, in particular, participating in organized religion. Your church is a community, and people generally feel happier and healthier when they take part in a supportive community. (Of course, there are exceptions, but I'm just speaking generally here.)

Given that, I wouldn't be surprised to learn that religious faith is a preventative measure against suicidal thoughts. Although, in this context, it wouldn't be religious faith so much as "feeling a part of a supportive community."

canusernamebemyusername · M

@SameSame Yeah. Most of the people I have known being suicidal are people that have been hated by their fellow religious followers. The ostracized. But community is def a helpful preventive.

SameSame · 26-30, F

@canusernamebemyusername Yeah, there are definitely some churches that are far from supportive. And there are some Christians who are resentful and hypocritical. But, speaking anecdotally, I think they're the exception to the rule.

Even so, those are people you'd want to stay far away from, especially if you're prone to suicidal thoughts. Given the choice between no church and a crappy church, you're better off with no church.

canusernamebemyusername · M

@SameSame 👍️ You put it in good words.