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Every 40 seconds, someone around the world dies of suicide.
1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness each year and 1 in 6 U.S. youth aged 6-17 experience a mental health disorder each year.
According to surveys:
in 2008, Just 50% of Canadians would tell friends or co-workers that they have a family member with a mental illness, compared to 72% who would discuss a diagnosis of cancer and 68% who would talk about a family member having diabetes.
40% of respondents to a 2016 survey agreed they have experienced feelings of anxiety or depression but never sought medical help for it
It’s Okay To Talk About Suicide
Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among people aged 10-34 in the U.S. and is the 10th leading cause of death in the U.S.
The overall suicide rate in the U.S. has increased by 31% since 2001
An alarming 90% of people who die by suicide had shown symptoms of a mental health condition, according to interviews with family, friends and medical professionals
Useful organizations and resources
R U OK?
R U OK?'s vision is a world where we're all connected and are protected from suicide.
Our mission is to inspire and empower people to meaningfully connect with those in their world and lend support when they are struggling with life.
The trevor project
Founded in 1998 by the creators of the Academy Award®-winning short film TREVOR, The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25.
AFSP
Established in 1987, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is a voluntary health organization that gives those affected by suicide a nationwide community empowered by research, education and advocacy to take action against this leading cause of death. AFSP is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide.
