Suicide Prevention: Getting Help and Helping Others |
National Suicide Prevention Month is September, but really, every month is a good month to prevent suicide. News agencies across the nation report an increase in mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and substance abuse following COVID-19, though experts note we are a couple of years away from having retrospective data on exactly how COVID-19 will impact the suicide rate. Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States, and the second in the world for people aged 15-24 years old. In 2017 there were 1.4 million suicide attempts (over 3,800 a day) and 47,173 Americans died by suicide (129 a day). Depression affects 20-25% of American adults every year and only half receive treatment. Importantly, of those who receive treatment, 80-90% are successfully treated with therapy and/or medication (both together being the most effective). Worldwide, there are almost 800,000 deaths by suicide every year, which is roughly one death every 40 seconds.
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