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Sage Casey Foundation

THE FACTS

  • Suicide is the TENTH leading cause of death in the US. (for all ages)  
  • Suicide is the SECOND leading cause of death for YOUTH (ages 10-24). 
  • Suicide is the SECOND leading cause of death for college-age youth and ages 12-18.
  • More teenagers and young adults die from suicide than from cancer, heart disease, AIDS, birth defects, stroke, pneumonia, influenza, and chronic lung disease, COMBINED.
  • Each day in our nation, there are an average of over 3,069 attempts by young people grades 9-12.  If these percentages are additionally applied to grades 7 & 8, the numbers would be higher.
  • Four out of Five teens who attempt suicide have given clear warning signs.
  • There has been a 56% increase in the youth suicide rate since 2000.  
  • On average, there are 129 suicides per day.
​If you or someone you know is in a crisis, GET HELP. Call/text 988 SUICIDE & CRISIS LIFELINE
TrevorLifeline 24/7 LGBTQ  Support 1-866-488-7386 or Text START to 678-678 
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