1. 1 in 100,000 children ages 10-14 die by suicide each year
2. 8 Lesbian, gay, and bisexual young people who come from families that reject or do not accept them are over 8x more likely to attempt suicide than those whose families accept them.
3. 0 U.S. states experience lower than 7,000 deaths by suicide each year
4. The DSSP (Defense Strategy for Suicide Prevention) is aligned with the 2012 National Strategy (NSSP) tailored to meet the unique needs of the DoD toward the aspirational goal of zero suicide.
5. Suicide was the 2nd leading cause of death in 3 different age groups: 10-14, 15-24, and 25-34, accounting for more than 30% of all suicide deaths in the US. (2016)
6. White males accounted for 7 of 10 suicides in 2016.
7. Men die by suicide 3.53x more often than women.
8. 8 out of 10 people that seek treatment for depression are treated successfully using therapy and/or medication. (TAPS study)
9. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24/7 365 days a year. All calls are completely confidential.
10. Based on the 2016 National Survey of Drug Use and Mental Health it is estimated that 0.5 percent of the adults aged 18 or older made at least one suicide attempt
11. In the 10 years since the Lifeline began, our centers have answered more than 5 million calls
Get Involved
BeThe1To- National Suicide Awareness Month http://www.bethe1to.com
Suicide Prevention Lifeline- Volunteer, Have the Conversations, Donate, Record a Support Message https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Take 5 to Save Lives- https://www.take5tosavelives.org
If you or someone you know is having depressive or suicidal thoughts call 1-800-273-8255 or visit the website https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org. Your call is between you and a trained listener and your information is confidential. Your responder will listen and get needed help. Do not take the risk of going through this situation alone. The lifeline open 24/7 365 days and can be narrowed to help more specific problems if directed through the site. If you or someone close to yours struggling, please do not overlook this site.
