National Suicide Awareness Week
September 7th-13th, 2015
Suicide Satistics (American Association of Suicidology)
Official statistics show that more than 41,100 Americans kill themselves every year. The true figure is probably higher. The number of non-fatal suicide attempts is considerably greater, often resulting in serious injuries, trauma to families and friends, and economic loss to our society.
Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among young people ages 15-24, and is the 10th leading cause of death overall.
Suicide occurs across all ages, economic, social and ethnic boundaries.
Surviving family members not only suffer the trauma of losing a loved one to suicide, but are themselves at potentially higher risk of suicide and emotional problems.
Most suicidal persons give definite warnings of their suicidal thoughts, but those closest to them are either unaware of the significance of these warnings or do not know how to respond to them.
Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-Talk (8255)
Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among young people ages 15-24, and is the 10th leading cause of death overall.
Suicide occurs across all ages, economic, social and ethnic boundaries.
Surviving family members not only suffer the trauma of losing a loved one to suicide, but are themselves at potentially higher risk of suicide and emotional problems.
Most suicidal persons give definite warnings of their suicidal thoughts, but those closest to them are either unaware of the significance of these warnings or do not know how to respond to them.
Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-Talk (8255)
Please check out the links below to find out more information on warning signs, where to seek help, or information to help someone that may be considering suicide. Just by being informed, you can make a difference.