In most cases the suicide does not end anything. It only contributes to the problem even more. The person committing this action not only effects them, but their loved ones and others that cared for this person. And once this is completed the family is in jeopardy. Because all they can think about is how they could have prevented it and if they could have seen it coming. In some ways it puts them in the position of committing it as well. Adding onto that the family feels the sense of loneliness and wanting of that deceased member.
We can't say for sure if media coverage increases the risk of more people attempting suicide. However, our best research suggests that "how" we discuss suicide in the media is more important than "if" it is discussed.
People tend to be afraid to talk about suicide, which is disheartening considering that suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. It kills more people than motor vehicle accidents and more than twice as many as homicide.