Suicide by the Numbers
from The Mental Society Hosted by Amanda Dolin
Suicide: By the Numbers TW: Discussion of Mental Illness, and Suicide If you are experiencing thoughts of suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention hotline at 988 or https://988lifeline.org. You are not alone and help is out there. This is the first of three episodes about suicide. This episode I’m going to share a little about suicide statistics, and some thoughts on why I think suicide rates have risen over the last 20 years. Mental Morsel: The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States. We're committed to improving crisis services and advancing suicide prevention by empowering individuals, advancing professional best practices, and building awareness. Links for additional information: https://ncoa.org/article/suicide-and-older-adults-what-you-should-know https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/suicide#part_2557 https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/article/facts-about-lgbtq-youth-suicide/ https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/facts/disparities-in-suicide.html Check us out at www.thementalsociety.com. There you can find more resources, old episodes, blog posts and more. Find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter https://www.facebook.com/thementalsociety https://www.instagram.com/thementalsocietypodcast/ https://twitter.com/mentalsocieties
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This is the first of three episodes about suicide. This episode I’m going to share a little about suicide statistics, and some thoughts on why I think suicide rates have risen over the last 20 years.
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