Two of them did it. If someone talks about suicide, listen, do something!
Its more serious than anyone thinks.
- Suicide is the 9th leading cause of death in the United States
- Suicide is the third leading cause of death for children 15-19 years old.
- 80% of suicide attempters communicate their intentions verbally prior to their attempt.
- 20% communicate the notion that they are at risk through their behavior.
- Depression is a common antecedent to suicide.
- Saturday and Monday have been common days for suicidal acts to occur.
- There is a low percentage (5%) of suicides attributed to mental illness.
- Nevada and Alaska are the top suicide states in the nation
- Suicide occurs most often in April and May or in late fall and early winter