Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the US. According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, there were 48,344 deaths by suicide in 2018. What we know:
- The age-adjusted suicide rate in 2018 was 14.2 per 100,000 individuals.
- The rate of suicide is highest in middle-aged white men.
- In 2018, men died by suicide 3.56x more often than women.
- On average, there are 132 suicides per day.
- White males accounted for 69.67% of suicide deaths in 2018.
But There Is Hope
If you or someone you know is in crisis, there is help. Please use the resources.
Suicide Prevention Lifeline-1-800-273-8255
Helpline– 1-800-950-6264
USA HOPE Line– 1-800-784-2433
Crisis Line– Nationwide 211
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention– 1-888-333-2377
Veteran Specific
Veteran Crisis Line– 1-800-273-8255 Press#1
Veterans Helpline- 1-844-693-5838
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention– 1-888-333-2377
