Suicide is the leading cause of death in the United States. According to wikipedia, the anual age of suicide rate is 13.42 per 100.000 individuals. Men die by suicide 3.53x more often than women. 69.67% of white male died by suicide in 2018. On average, there are 123 suicide a day in the United States.
Nearly 800.000 people die by suicide in the world each year, which is one death every 40 seconds. Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death in the world for those aged 15-24 years. Depression is the leading cause of suicide.
Stories of Hope:
Too often, a suicide attempt represents the end of a story—a life lost, a grieving family, and so many questions. But there is another way. Each year, millions who suffer from depression and suicidal thoughts find another path—one of compassion and caring, of mental health treatment and community.
As a way to focus on positive outcomes, National Suicide Prevention Lifeline has shared some inspirational first-person accounts from people who’ve considered or attempted suicide and survived to lead rich and fulfilling lives. Here are just a few examples…
Recovery from depression or even a suicide attempt can take many forms. Kisha found a sense of support and peace through dance. “There was always physical violence in my family, so touch was always something that could be really bad,” she says. “[Dance] has been a really powerful journey. What really drives me… is that moment of peace before the music starts.”
For Halima, poetry offered an epiphany, a new way of looking at life. “I’ve always wondered what I would say to someone that’s standing on top of a building, about to jump. What would I say to make them take a step back.” It was Robert Frost’s poem, Stopping by Woods on a Summer Evening, that spoke to her and offered some clarity. “[Poetry] wasn’t a cure,” she says, “but it became my therapy when I didn’t have anything else.”
Jordan, a suicide attempt survivor, wants others to know they are not alone.
“You are not the only one going through these problems or ideas,” he says. “You can verbalize them and you can cope with them in a healthy way to get you through that.”
Leah, another suicide attempt survivor, remains focused on recovery. “Recovery is real. You can recover from this,” she says, “even if you have symptoms.”
Check out their site for more amazing inspirational stories!
Learn to Spot the Warning Signs
People who are struggling with depression or suicidal thoughts often don’t feel safe to share their concerns with others. Yet often there are behaviors that can serve as clues that someone you love may need help.
– Withdrawal from social activities
– Loss of interest in family or hobbies
– Addictive behavior (substance abuse)
– A prior history of emotional trauma
– A prior history of physical or sexual abuse
Any or all of these factors can increase one’s risk for suicidal ideation. Fortunately, there is hope. Care centers around the country are changing the way they look at mental health and suicide, with a renewed emphasis on community care.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Hours:
Available 24 hours: 800-273-8255
SOURCE: https://www.keyassetskentucky.com/promoting-suicide-prevention-awareness/
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ajeosagie, thanks for your comment. One reason I write is because I am worried about the way our society pay less attention to the most important issues. Go round social media, all people want to talk about is relationship matters. To me, relationships are more or less personal issues. People have choices to either be in relationship or quit. We need to focus more on issues that leave people with no choice. We need to know who we're and things that affect us individually and collectively. Too much is going on around us and we act like we don't know. We tend to gratify people after they die, than care while they're alive.
The day this story was posted here, it touched deep for me, because on that same day, some hours earlier, I was in a meeting at work when words came through that someone jumped off a story building. That meeting was cut short after we said a prayer not knowing the condition of the person yet. We all wondered what could have caused it, ..what where the warning signs that were missed. ....
Majority of people have suicidal thoughts sometime in their life .....knowingly or unknowingly, carrying it out is a different ballgame.
That is why it’s important to have a healthy mental health to fight again such thoughts.
Stress can lead to an Unwell mental health which can then…
Let’s be kind to one another
When Suicide is highlighted amongst the leading causes of death globally it's not surprising at the rate people commit suicide. Depression uncontrolled or undiagnosed is the primary reason. With my first hand knowledge of how many people have committed suicide or attempted suicide even within the African community, reality sets in how close to home people are dealing with stuff. If humans understand that everyone has their trigger point and stress threshold, perhaps we will become more empathetic, more tolerant, and less judgmental.
We must stay positive and hopeful. A living dog is better than a dead lion.