8 years...

[ScreamingMeemie]

http://www.afsp.org/understanding-suicide

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Suicide is a serious public health problem that takes an enormous toll on families, friends, classmates, co-workers, and communities, as well as on our military personnel and veterans.

Understanding Suicide
41,149 Americans took their lives in 2013, the most recent year for which full data are available. Suicide accounted for 12.6 deaths for every 100,000 people nationwide, making it the country’s 10th leading cause of death. Unlike many other leading causes of death, suicide continues to claim more lives each year.

Uncovering the reason for an individual suicide death is complex and challenging. What we know from research is that 90% of people who die by suicide have a potentially treatable mental disorder at the time of their death—a disorder that often has gone unrecognized and untreated.

Suicide rates vary significantly among demographic groups and in different geographic regions. This reflects the many individual, interpersonal, and environmental factors that increase vulnerability to suicide. A variety of factors also contribute to strengthening resilience.

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If you are in crisis, call
1-800-273-TALK (8255)

[PeaceNikki]

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[demmiblue]

2. K&R

[fizzgig]

3. ...

[CaliforniaPeggy]

4. ...

[etherealtruth]

5. Today is the third anniversary of my best friend's suicide

We were "besties" from the time we were 5 years old until we were fifty.

Three years ago, today, she took her own life.

I will miss her forever

[Suich]

6. K&R