Suicide Prevention Day serves to promote the understanding and prevention of suicide and support those who are affected by it worldwide. According to the most recent data available, suicide is in the top 10 causes of death for adults and the second leading cause of death in youth ages 15-24 years old. In 2016 nearly 45,000 individuals died by suicide. Suicide Prevention Day is surrounded by National Suicide Prevention Week and the month of September as National Suicide Prevention Month.
For more information, contact: National Center for the Prevention of Youth Suicide | 202.237.2280 | www.suicidology.org
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