BAY-ARENAC ISD 31n Mental Health Support

SUICIDE

 

Suicide causes immeasurable pain, suffering, and loss to individuals, families, and communities nationwide. On average, 132 Americans die by suicide each day and this is the tenth leading cause of death. In 2020, 1.4 million Americans attempted suicide and 48,344 Americans died by suicide. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for ages 10-34 and fourth leading cause of death for ages 35-54. Ninety percent of those who died by suicide had a diagnosable mental health condition at the time of their death.

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Risk Factors

Risk factors are characteristics that make it more likely that someone will consider, attempt, or die by suicide. The risk factors can't cause or predict a suicide attempt, but they are important to be aware of.

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When to seek emergency help

If you’ve injured yourself severely or believe your injury may be life-threatening,

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If you think you may hurt yourself or attempt suicide, call 911 or your local emergency number immediately.

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Consider these options if you or someone you know are considering suicide or have suicidal thoughts:

• Call your mental health professional (if you have or are seeing one)

• Call a suicide hotline

  • Call or text 988

  • Webchat at https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/

• Seek help from your school counselor, nurse, teacher, doctor or other health care professional

• Reach out to a loved one or close friend

• Contact a spiritual leaders of someone in your faith community