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Because September is Suicide Prevention Month, Project EVERS will feature important information and links about this urgent topic throughout the entire month.
According to the CDC, suicide is a public health problem because of its far-reaching effects:
- Suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States. It was responsible for over 48,000 deaths in 2021.
- In 2021, an estimated 12.3 million American adults seriously thought about suicide, 3.5 million made a plan for suicide, and 1.7 million attempted suicide.
- People who have experienced violence, including child abuse, bullying, or sexual violence are at higher risk for suicide.
- In 2021, suicide was the second leading cause of death for people ages 25-34 years.
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