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Discover LudwigThe phrase "attempts suicide" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts discussing mental health, crises, or incidents involving self-harm.
Example: "The report highlighted that the individual had made several attempts suicide before seeking help."
Alternatives: "tries to take their own life" or "makes a suicide attempt".
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These included suicidal behaviour (e.g., suicidal ideation/thoughts, plans of suicide, suicide attempts, suicide completion, self-harm), as well as more general mental health outcomes (e.g., depressive symptoms, hopelessness).
Eventually she attempts suicide and is hospitalized.
One suitor attempts suicide but is miraculously revived.
When the affair is discovered, she attempts suicide.
She attempts suicide, fails and conceals the attempt.
Deeply depressed after tests reveal his infertility, Andrew attempts suicide.
By night's end, La Desmond is rejected and attempts suicide.
She has a nervous breakdown and attempts suicide.
2005 Alex Pickering, bullied for his obesity, attempts suicide.
Arvid's brother, David, a recently divorced architect, attempts suicide.
In the first episode, she attempts suicide, and then Josh moves in with her.
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