YOU ARE NOT
Alone
Suicide is the
2nd
3rd
12th
leading cause of death among people aged 10-14 (US)
leading cause of death among people aged 15-24 (US)
leading cause of death overall in the US
of people who die by suicide had a diagnosed mental health condition – research shows that 90% may 46% have experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. of all people who die by suicide are male. More women than men attempt suicide, men are 4x more 79% likely to die by suicide. Suicide is the leading cause of death for people held in local jails. Annual prevalence of serious thoughts of suicide (US) is 4.9% of all adults, 11.3% of young adults (18-25), 18.8% of high school students, and 45% of LGBTQ+ youth.
Veterans are at a high risk
35%
70-80%
of vets have been diagnosed with PTSD, 75-80% have a mental health illness in addition to PTSD.
of veterans experience trauma
30% of veterans have been diagnosed with depression
12-15% utilize alcohol or drugs to cope. 53% utilize tobacco, 17% utilize opioids, and 9% utilize cocaine. 6 out of 20
will seek out help.
The Veterans Affairs reports that approximately 22 veterans die by suicide every day.
Help is available. You are not alone. (resources on page 2)