Ep: 66 Understanding the Root Causes of Suicide

Suicide has become so prevalent in our society today.  According the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, the following facts are documented about suicide in the US: The age-adjusted suicide rate in 2020 was 13.48 per 100,000 individuals. The rate of suicide is highest in middle-aged white men. In 2020, men died by suicide 3.88x more than women. On average, there are 130 suicides per day. White males accounted for 69.68% of suicide deaths in 2020. In 2020, firearms accounted for 52.83% of all suicide deaths. (Credit/Source: AFSP.org) Most suicidal thoughts emerge from emotional pain/trauma that has significantly resulted in a mental shift than remaining true to oneself. This also affects the character. There are people who are also still very much high functioning yet suicidal or depressed.  On today's episode, I share on the root causes as well as steps to begin to overcome emotional and mental challenges. www.kemisogunle.com #lovesexliesandreality #beingsingle #beyondthepain #onbecomingrestored #kemisogunle #selfhealing #iamkemisogunle #suicideprevention #selfmastery