Suicide is preventable if we just listen
Suicide is becoming a national epidemic
According to the CDC
Suicide is a leading cause of death in the US
45,000 people died from suicide in 2016
Suicide rates went up 30% in most states
54% of the people who died of suicide did not have a known mental health condition
What are the warning signs?
Expressing hopelessness, worthlessness, and helplessness
Being isolated
Feeling like a burden
Too much or too little sleep
Feeling trapped in unbearable pain
Increased anger or rage
Extreme mood