PROBLEM: Suicide rates increased in almostevery state. SOURCE: CDC’s National Violent Death ReportingSystem, data from 27 states participating in 2015. Note: Persons who died by suicide may have hadmultiple circumstances. Data on mental healthconditions and other factors are from coroner/ medical examiner and law enforcement reports. Itis possible that mental health conditions or othercircumstances could have been present and notdiagnosed, known, or reported. SOURCE: CDC’s National Vital Statistics System;CDC Vital Signs, June 2018. Differences exist among those with and without mental health conditions. People without known mental health conditions were more likely to be male and to die by firearm. No known mental health conditionsKnown mental health conditions Male63.8%Male84% Female16% Female31% Other8% Firearm55% Poisoning10% Suffocation27% Other8% Firearm41% Poisoning20% Suffocation31% SexMethodSexMethod Suicide rates rose across the US from 1999 to 2016. Male69% Many factors contribute to suicide among those with and without known mental health conditions. Problematicsubstance use(28%)Relationship problem (42%) Crisis in the pastor upcoming twoweeks (29%) Loss of housing (4%) Job/Financial problem (16%) Criminal legalproblem (9%)Physical health problem (22%) Decrease1% Increase 6 - 18% Increase 19 - 30% Increase 31 - 37% Increase 38 - 58% WA OR AK ID NV HI MT WY SD ND MN WIMI UTCO TX OK KS IA MO AR LA AL ILIN KY TN SC OH PA NY MENHVT WVDCMD DE NJ RI CT MA CA AZNM NE GA VA NC MS FL Many factors contribute to suicide among those with and without known mental health conditions. SOURCE: BeThe1To WHAT CAN WE DO TO PREVENT SUICIDEPreventing Suicide: A Technical Package of Policy, Programs, and Practices https://go.usa.gov/xQBGcXPreventing suicide involves everyone in the community. States can help ease unemployment and housing stressby providing temporary help. Provide fnancial support to individuals in need. Health care systems can offer treatment options byphone or online where services are not widely available. Strengthen access to and delivery of care. Communities can offer programs and events toincrease a sense of belonging among residents. Connect people within their communities. Schools can teach students skills to manage challengeslike relationship and school problems. SCHOOLTeach coping and problem-solving skills. NEWS Media can describe helping resources and avoidheadlines or details that increase risk. Prevent future risk.X 1.Ask. 2.Keep them safe. 3.Be there. 4.Help them connect. 5.Follow up. Find out why this can save a life by visiting: BeThe1To Everyone can learn the warning signs for suicide, howto respond, and where to get help. Identify and support people at risk. Know the Suicide WARNING SIGNS Employers can apply policies that create a healthyenvironment and reduce stigma about seeking help. Create protective environments.Increased substance useLooking for a way to access lethal meansFeeling like a burdenBeing isolatedExpressing hopelessnessSleeping too little or too muchMaking plans for suicideTalking or posting aboutwanting to dieIncreased anger or rageExtreme mood swings 5 STEPS TO HELP SOMEONE AT RISKIncreased anxietyFeeling trapped or inunbearable pain THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ISTracking the problem to understand trends and thegroups at greatest risk (for example, see cdc.gov/violenceprevention/nvdrs).Developing, implementing, and evaluating suicideprevention strategies.Supporting local, state, tribal, national, and otherpartners to prevent suicide (for example, see https://go.usa.gov/xQBGc).STATES AND COMMUNITIES CANIdentify and support people at risk of suicide.Teach coping and problem-solving skills to helppeople manage challenges with relationships, jobs,health, or other concerns.Promote safe and supportive environments. Thisincludes safely storing medications and frearms toreduce access among people at risk.Offer activities that bring people together so they feelconnected and not alone.Connect people at risk to effective and coordinatedmental and physical healthcare. Expand options for temporary assistance for thosestruggling to make ends meet.Prevent future risk of suicide among those who havelost a friend or loved one to suicide. HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS CANProvide high-quality, ongoing care focused on patientsafety and suicide prevention. Make sure affordable and effective mental andphysical healthcare is available where people live.Train providers in adopting proven treatments forpatients at risk of suicide. EMPLOYERS CANPromote employee health and well-being, supportemployees at risk, and have plans in place to respondto people showing warning signs.Encourage employees to seek help, and providereferrals to mental health, substance use, legal, or fnancial counseling services as needed.EVERYONE CANAsk someone you are worried about if they’re thinking about suicide. Keep them safe. Reduce access to lethal meansfor those at risk.Be there with them. Listen to what they need. Help them connect with ongoing support. You canstart with the Lifeline (1-800-273-8255). Follow up to see how they’re doing.Find out why this can save a life by visiting: BeThe1To. CS292322-A For more information, please contact Telephone: 1-800-CDC-INFO (232-4636)TTY: 1-888-232-6348 | Web: cdc.gov Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 1600 Clifton Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30333 Publication date: June 7, 2018 If you need help for yourself or someone else,please contact theNational Suicide Prevention LifelineTalk: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)Chat: suicidepreventionlifeline cdc.gov/vitalsigns/suicide cdc.gov/mmwr WHAT CAN BE DONE The media can avoid increasing suicide risk (e.g., by not using dramatic headlines or providing explicit details) and encourage people to seek help.View recommendations at:ReportingOnSuicide 。。。。。。