b'Why Did This Happen?The majority of people who die by suicide have a diagnosable mental health condition at the time oftheir death. Suicide is primarily a health issue. Many individuals who die by suicide experienced symptoms of a mental health condition at the time of their death. This mental health condition may not have been diagnosed, or may have been diagnosed and treated, but treatment did not prevent your loved ones death by suicide. It is also possible that you may not have seen any signs that your loved one was struggling with a mental health condition, or that signs your loved one was struggling were not obviously present. Some people who have thoughts of suicide do not share those thoughts with others, and many hide their distress. Even when there are signs, that doesnt mean that all suicides can be prevented. It is not uncommon for suicide loss survivors to wonder if there were signs that were missed, or if anything could have changed this asan outcome.Many suicide loss survivors struggle to understand the reasons for the suicide, asking themselves over and over again: Why? Many replay their loved ones last days, searching for clues, particularly if they didnt see any signs that suicide was imminent. Suicide is complex, and there is no one reason why someone ends their life.Because many do not know how to respond to a death by suicide, some suicide loss survivors may experience a lack of understanding or support from those around them. They may also not be sure of how to feel about the loss, or what they should say when someone asks about how their loved one died. It is important to recognize that you are not alone; that these feelings 4 Surviving a Suicide Loss'