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Suicide News Stories

988 lifeline is for more than suicide prevention.
2023-05-17

This is the automated greeting of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline that’s based in our Region, which has received nearly 6,000 calls since November.

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VA says nearly 50K veterans used emergency suicide prevention program in its first year
2024-01-17

Nearly 50,000 veterans made use of an emergency suicide prevention program that was launched by the Department of Veterans Affairs last year.

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Suicide and race: Uncovering patterns underlying increasing suicide rates in the USA
2024-01-25

Are there specific communities that bear the brunt of suicide mortality? Certain studies have revealed that historically marginalized and ...

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10% reached out for Prayer in 2021
51% reached out to their family doctor for help in 2021
In 2021:
  • 12.3 million adults seriously thought about suicide
  • 3.5 million adults made a plan
  • 1.7 million adults attempted suicide

Source: CDC -National Center for Injury Prevention and Control and

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Addiction (SAMHSA)

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The suicide rate among males in 2022 was approximately four times higher than the rate among females. Males make up 50% of the population but nearly 80% of suicides.

People ages 85 and older have the highest rates of suicide.

Veteran Suicides 

A 2022 interim report published by America’s Warrior Partnership and Duke University suggested veteran suicides are underreported – and as many as 24 veterans a day die on average from suicide; an additional 20 die by “self-injury mortality,” otherwise known as overdose.

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Warning Signs of Suicide

The more of these signs a person shows, the greater the risk. Warning signs are associated with suicide but may not be what causes a suicide.

  • Talking about wanting to die

  • Looking for a way to kill oneself

  • Talking about feeling hopeless or having no purpose

  • Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain

  • Talking about being a burden to others

  • Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs

  • Acting anxious, agitated, or recklessly

  • Sleeping too little or too much

  • Withdrawing or feeling isolated

  • Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge

  • Displaying extreme mood swings

What to Do

If someone you know exhibits warning signs of suicide:

  • Do not leave the person alone

  • Remove any firearms, alcohol, drugs, or sharp objects that could be used in a suicide attempt

  • Call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988

  • Take the person to an emergency room, or seek help from a medical or mental health professional.

Source: https://reportingonsuicide.org/about/

Suicide Atempt Survivors

Hear the stories of those who have a attempted sucide and what they need:  

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