We lose someone to suicide every 12 minutes in the United States, and the suicide rate has increased almost 30% in the last two decades. Suicidal attempts and ideations have risen among children and teens in recent years, particularly among girls. Veterans and LGBT youth also face unique risks as suicide rates are higher in these demographic groups relative to nonveterans and heterosexual youth. In addition to the enormous emotional toll of suicide and self-harm, the combined medical and work loss costs amount to over $56.9 billion per year. Suicide is preventable with treatment and support. The third part in our Defying Despair series, this webinar will delve deeper into the data on suicides and explore a range of initiatives designed to prevent suicide in different communities, including:
A draft agenda is available on our website, where you can also find Part 1 in our series on the science of well-being and Part 2 on mental health trends.
If you are in crisis, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741.
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8 May 19