Facts About Mental Illness - Suicide

Suicide is the eighth leading cause of death in North America and the third leading cause of death for people ages 15-24 years old. Suicide rates are the highest among males age 60+. Among youths 10-14 years old, suicide rates have increased 100% from 1980 to 1996. Nationwide in 1997, 21% of highschool students had seriously considered attempting suicide within the past year and 8% had attempted suicide within the past year. Although females are more likely than males to attempt suicide, males are more likely to be successful in their first attempt.

If you are considering suicide please read this first

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Handling a call from a suicidal person ...a very helpful 10-point list that you can print out and keep near your phone or computer.