There were nearly two times as many suicides (45,979) in the United States as there were homicides (24,576).

[Penelope]

• There were nearly two times as many suicides (45,979) in the United States as there were homicides (24,576).

Suicide

An overview of statistics for suicide. Suicide is a major public health concern. Suicide is among the leading causes of death in the United States. Based on recent nationwide surveys, suicide in some populations is on the rise.

www.nimh.nih.gov

We really have a Mental Health problem in the US.

 

[Manonthestreet]

• There were nearly two times as many suicides (45,979) in the United States as there were homicides (24,576).

Suicide

An overview of statistics for suicide. Suicide is a major public health concern. Suicide is among the leading causes of death in the United States. Based on recent nationwide surveys, suicide in some populations is on the rise.

www.nimh.nih.gov

We really have a Mental Health problem in the US.

Gee who is driving that

 

[Penelope]

Myth: You have to be mentally ill to think about suicide.​

Fact: 1 in 5 people have thought about suicide at some time in their life. And not all people who die by suicide have mental health problems at the time they die.
However, many people who die by suicide have struggled with their mental health, typically to a serious degree. This may or may not be known before the person's death.

Myths about suicide

Understanding the facts can help you to help someone struggling to cope.

www.samaritans.org

 

[Polishprince]

30 countries have higher suicide rates than America, it isn't like the US is the worst at this at all.

Although America does have the highest ingestion of psychotropic medicine on the planet, so it isn't like we aren't doing anything about it.

 

[Moonglow]

Gee who is driving that

Seniors.

 

[Penelope]

30 countries have higher suicide rates than America, it isn't like the US is the worst at this at all.

Although America does have the highest ingestion of psychotropic medicine on the planet, so it isn't like we aren't doing anything about it.

Just remember that when you start talking about homicide rates in the US.

 

[Auld Phart]

Myth: You have to be mentally ill to think about suicide.​

Fact: 1 in 5 people have thought about suicide at some time in their life. And not all people who die by suicide have mental health problems at the time they die.
However, many people who die by suicide have struggled with their mental health, typically to a serious degree. This may or may not be known before the person's death.

Myths about suicide

Understanding the facts can help you to help someone struggling to cope.

www.samaritans.org

However, many people who die by suicide have struggled with their mental health, typically to a serious degree.

no mental health problem here.
My problem is depression

This may or may not be known before the person's death.

Maybe if people noticed my depression, I'd be less depressed.

 

[ReinyDays]

Seniors.

Hey ... wait ... you ... grrr ... it's not seniors ...

 

[Moonglow]

Hey ... wait ... you ... grrr ... it's not seniors ...

Yes it is, seniors lead in suicide rates.

Among people who attempt suicide, one in four seniors will succeed, compared to 1 in 200 youths. Even if a senior fails a suicide attempt, they are less likely to recover from the effects. Men 65 and older face the highest overall rate of suicide.Sep 7, 2021

Suicide and Older Adults: What You Should Know​

 

[progressive hunter]

Myth: You have to be mentally ill to think about suicide.​

Fact: 1 in 5 people have thought about suicide at some time in their life. And not all people who die by suicide have mental health problems at the time they die.
However, many people who die by suicide have struggled with their mental health, typically to a serious degree. This may or may not be known before the person's death.

Myths about suicide

Understanding the facts can help you to help someone struggling to cope.

www.samaritans.org

are you saying the government is killing the mentally ill with assisted suicide??

thats kinda sick if you ask me,,

 

[Manonthestreet]

Seniors.

Libs are driving the mental health crisis with lockdowns gender confusion,,,,,hatred for anyone who disagrees

 

[Moonglow]

Libs are driving the mental health crisis with lockdowns gender confusion,,,,,hatred for anyone who disagrees

There are no lockdowns and the only ones which did occur under the leadership of DJ Trump as president. Seniors die by suicide at a higher rather than those with gender issues so deal with it since you evidently want to try to make this about your political agenda.

 

[Votto]

• There were nearly two times as many suicides (45,979) in the United States as there were homicides (24,576).

Suicide

An overview of statistics for suicide. Suicide is a major public health concern. Suicide is among the leading causes of death in the United States. Based on recent nationwide surveys, suicide in some populations is on the rise.

www.nimh.nih.gov

We really have a Mental Health problem in the US.

I've been concerned about the mental health of the nation for a long, long time now with all of the anger and hate flying round that the circus in Washington spout outs every day.

But I have to say, I got some positive inspiration the other day when I saw a young woman give up her seat to a pregnant man on a bus I was riding on.

Very inspirational.

 

[Polishprince]

Just remember that when you start talking about homicide rates in the US.

America's homicide rate is the 57th worst in the world.

Not particularly terrible at all.

 

[LordBrownTrout]

Yes, we do and why are people increasingly taking their own life? It's much deeper than just labeling something mental.

 

[DGS49]

You have to be crazy to believe that only crazy people commit suicide. It can be a rational choice.

From what I see every day, more people should consider it. People whose whole lives are nothing but misery in a nursing home, or who are tying up their children's lives with meeting their ever-increasing medical and other needs, people whose whole lives are just keeping themselves alive until the next doctor's appointment...No thanks. And don't forget, people who are burning through a lifetime of savings - and their kids' inheritances - with needless medical bills to extend a miserable existence here on earth.

I realize that people have been saying this for eons, but when I get to that stage, I'll be checking out. And I ain't depressed or mentally ill, just pragmatic. I hope I have the energy to get my affairs in order before I do it - not that there are problems or debts, just a lot of pre-sorting to do.

Suicide statistics are almost meaningless. There are thousand reasons to off yourself, and in many cases it is justified.

 

[Manonthestreet]

Hey ... wait ... you ... grrr ... it's not seniors ...

Suicide Data and Statistics | Suicide Prevention | CDC

Suicide rates increased 36% between 2000-2018 and declined 5% between 2018-2020. In 2021, suicide rates returned to the peak rate after declining for 2 years.

www.cdc.gov

Try looking at the data

 

[Woodznutz]

For them there is no other way out. Their troubles are over. The hue and cry comes from their family and friends.

 

[BothWings]

True, but it's also good to be rid of people who are a ball-and-chain to the rest of us who can take it.
I'm a little amazed at how fucking weak Americans have become.
I never considered the pandemic a big deal. I'm basically just a working class guy. I worked through it and never really batted an eyelash much. I even enjoyed some of it.
It's a little puzzling to me how many people got wacky because of it and never recovered. I can't relate to those people at all.

 

[Jarlaxle]

True, but it's also good to be rid of people who are a ball-and-chain to the rest of us who can take it.
I'm a little amazed at how fucking weak Americans have become.
I never considered the pandemic a big deal. I'm basically just a working class guy. I worked through it and never really batted an eyelash much. I even enjoyed some of it.
It's a little puzzling to me how many people got wacky because of it and never recovered. I can't relate to those people at all.

Well...I know nine people dead from the shutdown. Eight suicides were, in all cases, due to total financial ruin. (One guy blew his brains out the day GenCon-usually about a third his annual income-was cancelled.)