[DanBC]

> Do people really think that if they restrict access to methods of suicide people will magically get better?

No, but we have good evidence that as part of a package of measures it's an effective way to reduce the numbers of people dying by suicide.

Your post contains a number of flags that show you're not familiar at all with this topic. (eg, use of the phrase "commit suicide"). If you want more evidence based information you could look at the UK's NCISH. https://sites.manchester.ac.uk/ncish/