Suicide Prevention Resources

• Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for people ages between 10 and 34. 

• Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. 

• The overall suicide rate has increased 31% since 2001. 

• 46% of people that die from suicide have a diagnosed mental health condition

• It is the most preventable cause of death

High Risk Populations: 

• 75% of all people that die from suicide are male. 

• Lesbian, Gays, Bisexual youth are four times more likely to attempt suicide than a straight youth. 

• Transgendered people are twelve times more likely to attempt suicide than the general population