I THRIVE
Suicide Prevention, Support, Awareness
According to the World Health Organization, suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States.
Factors that contribute to suicide are complex and may include mental illness and histories of trauma and abuse.
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Those with histories of exposure to violence such as sexual or physical abuse, bullying, and military combat exposure also have higher rates of suicide than the average population. Social factors such as financial distress, social compromise, and economic collapse may also contribute to risk factors for suicide as can chronic health conditions, acute stressors, and relationship loss. Persons with a history of mental illness, a history of past attempts, or a history of psychiatric hospitalizations may also be more likely to attempt and complete suicide. Suicide is also more common in those that experienced various kinds of trauma in childhood, such as those with elevated ACES scores.
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Suicide Prevention, Support, Awareness
Current estimates report that 1 in 5 U.S. adults live with mental illness.
1 in 5 youth have experienced severe and debilitating mental illness.
1 in 25 U.S. adults lives with a serious mental illness.
Conservative estimates suggest that approximately 12% of U.S. adults will consider suicide in their lifetime.
You Are Never Alone
If you or someone you know is experiencing thoughts of suicide, consider visiting the following resources:
UNITED STATES SUICIDE PREVENTION RESOURCES:
Suicide Crisis Line:
**Call 988
**Visit https://988lifeline.org/
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Emergency Services:
**Call 911
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INTERNATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION RESOURCES:
**Visit a global directory of crisis lines HERE.
**Visit a global directory of additional suicide crisis lines and resources HERE.
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If you or someone you know are experiencing thoughts of suicide and feel unable to keep yourself safe, remember there is hope. Please call 911 or report to your nearest emergency department for evaluation and care or consider contacting the Suicide and Crisis Line at 988.
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