American Hospital Association September 23, 2024
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Suicide is a public health issue. Someone in the U.S. dies by suicide every 11 minutes. In 2022, suicide was among the top nine leading causes of death for people ages 10–64, and it was the second leading cause of death for people ages 10–14 and 25–34, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Some populations have higher rates of suicide, including active-duty military members and veterans. And for every suicide death, there are many, many more people who seriously consider, plan or attempt suicide. The devastating impact that losing a loved one to suicide has on families, friends and communities cannot be overstated.
Suicide is preventable. By helping people in times...
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