Suicide

facts about suicide

1. Nearly 800,000 people die by suicide yearly

2. 2nd leading cause of death for 15–29-year-olds

3. it happens most often in the spring

4. men make up 79% of suicides

5. over half of suicides utilise firearms

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know the signs

Talking about wanting to die or to kill oneself

Looking for a way to kill oneself

Talking about feeling hopeless or purposeless

Talking about feeling trapped or seeking revenge

Talking about being a burden to others

Increasing the use of alcohol/drugs

Acting anxious/agitated/reckless

Sleeping too much/too little

Withdrawing or feeling isolated

Displaying extreme mood swings or rage

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