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inutes in the United States somebody's loved one dies of econds someone attempts suicide
Suicide is
the
9th
leading cause of death in Florida (2008)
the 11th
in the United States (2007)
the 13th
worldwide
There are twice as many deaths by Suicide then Homicide and HIV/AIDS.
For every Suicide there are 25
friends, family members, co-workers and schoolmates affected
Depression is the #1 cause of Suicide!
By 2010, depression will be the #1 disability in the world. (World Health Organization)
SUICIDE IS PREVENTABLE
80% of people that seek treatment for depression are treated successfully.
WITH TREATMENT OF THE CAUSES JUST LIKE ANY OTHER ILLNESS!
Suicide can be
prevented through education and public awareness.
Research has shown medications and therapy to be effective
suicide prevention.
SUI
Every 15.2 minutes in the United States somebody's loved one dies of suicide
and Every 38 seconds someone attempts suicide?
Common traits of those who die of suicide!
According to research, these three common traits are
experienced by all those that complete suicide.
1. Feeling the guilt because of problems they cause their loved ones therefore, believing that the world would be better without them.
2. Loneliness and alienation or not feeing that no one cares and you fit in or belong.
3. Fearlessness of pain and the dying. Fearless sign: taking risks showing lack of fear!
Please be aware if you see any
of these traits in family members, friends
and co-workers, they should seek help immediately!!
There are an estimated 8
to 25 attempted suicides to 1 completion.
Over half of all suicides are completed with a firearm.
Suicide rates in the United States are highest in the spring
15% of those who are clinically depressed die by suicide.
Over half of all suicides occur in adult men, ages
25-65.
In the month prior to their suicide, 75% of
elderly persons had visited a physician.
Suicide rates among the elderly are highest for those
who are divorced or widowed.
The highest suicide rate is among men over 85 years old:
65 per 100,000 persons.
There are four male suicides for every female suicide.
(CDC, AAS)
There are three female suicide attempts for each male
attempt. (CDC, AA
Substance abuse is a risk factor for suicide.
According to the Violent Death Reporting System, in 2004 73% of suicides also
tested positive for at least one substance (alcohol, cocaine, heroin or marijuana).
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Support Groups:
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Over 34,600 People will kill themselves by suicide this year in the United States
Every 43 Seconds someone attempts suicide
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LEGISLATION
National Suicide
Prevention Lifeline
305-377-8336
1-800-273-TALK
Veterans press 1
Broward-Palm Beach
561-383-1111
211
1-800-273- 8255
Counties
Miami-Dade
305-358-4357
Teens
305-377-TEEN
Palm Beach
National Crisis Line
1-800-207-5463
for COPS
1-800-copline
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