The suicides and attempted suicides I've know have been variously caused by: - family and culture-driven stress - alcoholism - emotional issues beyond the pa

The suicides and attempted suicides I've know have been variously caused by: - family and culture-driven stress - alcoholism - emotional issues beyond the pale So in my experience: No. Just saying "Hey, you've done a great job" (or whatever) wouldn't even be appropriate, or be listened to, or work.