Triggering content warning
Currently, suicide is the 11th leading cause of death in the U.S.
Over 4,000 people aged 15–24 die by suicide each year in the United States.
A person dies by suicide about every 15 minutes in the U.S.
An attempt is estimated to be made once every 40 seconds.
Every day, approximately 95 Americans take their own life, and 2,370 more attempt to do so.
There are three female suicide attempts for each male attempt.
90% of self-injury individuals begin harming themselves during their teen years or younger.
Cutting and other self-injury behavior crosses all cultures and socio-economic norms.
If you have thoughts of suicide at any time, please call 1-800-SUICIDE
Please look through our alternatives, stories, and help page. We also have links to sites that are extremely helpful.