Suicidal thoughts are not contagious in the way viruses or germs are, but it is well researched that suicides may occur in clusters. There is also usually a spike in the number of suicides after a well-known figure dies by suicide. People who are already struggling are the most likely to be influenced by the suicide of a celebrity or member of their community. Clusters of suicides may occur in schools, families, or among people of common backgrounds.
