One person dies by suicide every 40 seconds in the world. If the suicide rate continues to rise researches predict that number will have increased to one person every 20 seconds in 2020.
I timed my daily morning routine-shower, brushing teeth, putting on clothes and making coffee which took a total of 45 minutes. According to those statistics 70 people died from suicide somewhere in the world. In less than two years from now it will have doubled to a 140 people. September is suicide prevention month. These are 24 suicide statistics that will shock you.
Increase in Suicide Rates for Youth
Medical professionals have become extremely concerned about the increase of suicide rates of suicide specifically in women ages 10-14.
The suicide rate for girls ages 15-19 doubled from 2007-2015.
Suicide rate for boys ages 15-19 increased by 30% from 2007-2015.
More teens and young adults die by suicide than from medical illnesses.
157,000 youth, ages 10-24, are treated at emergency departments across the United States for suicidal thoughts, attempts and self-inflicted injuries.
1 young adult, ages 15-24, dies by sucide every two hours.
In 2016 there were more than twice as many sucides (44,965) in the US as there were homicides (19,362).
Suicide Rates Global
Globally 800,000 people die by suicide.
Sri Lanka has the highest suicide rate in the world.
United States ranks #38 out of 177 countries for highest suicide rate.
In England and Wales, teen suicide has risen 67% since 2010.
In Australia, there is approximately 65,300 suicide attempts each year.
Suicide remains the leading cause of death for Australians aged between 15 and 44.
Suicide Rates in United States
Around 44, 965 Americans die by suicide each year.
Average of 123 suicides per day.
54% of Americans who died by suicide had no known mental health condition.
1,300 Washingtonians died by suicide in 2017.
College Campuses
1,100 suicides occur on college campuses every year.
1 in 12 college students have actually made a plan for suicide.
80-90% of college students who died by suciide were not receiving on campus counseling.
Between the Fall of 2013-2014 (one year) six students died by suicide at the University of Pennsylvania.
Suicide Prevention
These statistics show the impact suicide has on people around the world, which makes it essential that we all get involved. Check out the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention which has many ways for you to get involved. Also take a look at my post 6 Ways to Became A Mental Health Advocate. If you are in need of immediate assistance please reach out to a Suicide Hotline.
Resources:
CNN: Suicides under age 13: One every 5 days
World Population Review: Suicide Rate By Country
World Health Organization-Suicide Data
TIME: More Kids Are Attempting and Thinking About Suicide, According to a New Study
National Institute of Mental Health-Suicide
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention-Suicide Statistics
Lifeline-Statistics on Suicide in Australia
For more mental health content follow me @hannahdblum.
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The stats really are frightening, and show just how much work still needs to be done.
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They really are frightening! So much work needs to be done for sure! Thank you for commenting Ashley! -Hannah
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Reblogged this on Schwartz Blog/mypoetry.mystory/randomquotes and commented:
Astonishing and sad
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Thank you! It is astonishing and very sad! I agree! We can make change together. -Hannah
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Reblogged this on The Love Embassy and commented:
Here is why every opportunity tells us to share the unconditional love of Christ with all people from the different walks of life. Why every story has Jesus, why every failure has one that will forever continue to love us unconditionally, why you need to share that our shortcomings are not the end, our mistakes are not the defining line of our lives, having an absentee, abusive and all of it parent is the reason you should open up your heart to Daddy God. No one in this world needs to die to depression, trauma, stress or any other evil taking the lives of our loved ones.
You can make a difference by sharing the love on this blog with your neighbour, child, friend and stranger. The end end is that we may all be confident in one- Jesus Christ our Lord and savior, who heartily said, “Come to me all you who labour and are heavey laden, and I will give you rest.”
It is Jesus from the beginning till the end.
Thank you to Hannah Blum for these Statistics
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Thank you! I really appreciate your words of encouragement to those who are struggling. -Hannah
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OMG – this made me weep. No kidding. I try my upmost to fight the good fight and brighten the lives of people who are threatening to suicide. One thing I know – it is very hard to actually do.
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