Over 30,000 people in the U.S. kill themselves every year.
Suicide is the third leading cause of death for 15 – 24 year olds.
1 out of 5 high school students will consider suicide.
Suicide is the second leading cause of death for college age teens.
1 out of 12 college students has a suicide plan.
More children and young adults die from suicide every year than from cancer, heart disease, AIDS, birth defects, stroke and chronic lung disease combined.
Every suicide intimately affects 6 other people.
Suicide has increased 100% in the past two years for ages 10 – 14 year olds.
For every completed suicide by youth it is estimated that 100 – 200 attempts are made.
Males are four times more likely to die from suicide than females.
Females attempt suicide four times more than males.
In 2003 one out of sixty-five Americans lost someone to suicide.
In the U.S. 100 teens a week die from suicide.
More people die from suicide than from homicide.
1 out of 4 people diagnosed with bi-polar disorder will attempts suicide.
Disclaimer: The diagnosis and treatment of depression and other psychiatric disorders requires a trained medical professional. Information contained in this website reflects the opinions of With Hope Foundation, and is intended for educational purposes only. It should NOT be used as a substitute for professional diagnosis and treatment of any mental/psychiatric disorders. Please consult a medical professional if the information here leads you to believe you or someone you know may be depressed.
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