Suicide affects all ages. In 2020, suicide was among the top 9 leading causes of death for people ages 10-64. Suicide was the second leading cause of death for people ages 10-14 and 25-34. (Source: https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/facts/index.html).
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Need help? Know someone who does?
Contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Call 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)
Use the online Lifeline Crisis Chat – http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/GetHelp/LifelineChat.aspx
Both are free and confidential. You’ll be connected to a skilled, trained counselor in your area.
For more information, visit the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
You can also connect 24/7 to a crisis counselor by texting the Crisis Text Line – https://www.crisistextline.org/ Text HOME to 741741.