Educate

Over 42,773 Americans die by suicide each year and for every suicide there are 25 attempts. On average there are 117 suicides per day which is approximately one every 13 minutes. It is the 10th leading cause of death in the US and the 2nd leading cause of death in people aged 15-34. At Angel in the Sky we want to be a supporting environment for individuals to go to seek refuge. Our end goal is to have a facility with a Bread & Breakfast atmosphere with trained psychologists, psychiatrists, spiritual advisors, nutritionists, as well as yoga, music, and art teachers on staff to create a loving place where people considering suicide can go. Until that day we are spreading the word in the community. Going to schools, churches, and businesses to educate people about Suicide awareness & prevention. This topic isn’t one of discussion, and when it is it usually has a negative connotation along with it like the person is weak, flawed, or selfish, but that isn’t the case. The sad truth is 70% of people communicate their intentions before their attempts, but we don’t take them seriously. Unless we start a dialogue and gain knowledge we will never see a change. So we need to spread the word and get people talking! Please remember if you or some one you know is struggling there is help.

Facts & Statistics

More women attempt suicide than men

Men die 3.5x more often than women by suicide

Almost 50% of all suicides include a firearm

70% of people communicate their intentions to others

30% to 40% of people who commit suicide have made previous attempts

Substance abuse is said to be involved in half of all suicide cases

Approximately 42,773 Americans die by suicide each year

A reported 494,169 people visit the hospital with self inflicted injuries

Surveys show that about 1 million people actually engage in intentional self harm

On average there are 117 suicides per day that is one suicide every 13 minutes

It is the 10th leading cause of death in the US

The 2nd leading cause of death in people aged 15-34

The rate of suicide is highest in middle aged white males

90% of individuals who die from suicide experience mental illness

People under age 24 or above age 65 are at a higher risk for suicide

About 22 veterans commit suicide a day

Suicide happens in places & to people we least expect these feelings don’t discriminate

The causes of suicide may include

Family history of suicide

Trauma or abuse

Prolonged stress

A recent tragedy or loss

Warning signs may include:

Feelings of depression, unbearable pain, hopeless or having no reason to live

Mood & personality changes

Changes in appearance

Preoccupation with & talk of death.

Loss of interest, withdrawal & being a burden to others.

Saying goodbyes, making arrangements & Giving things away

Sleeping too little or too much.

Note: Above facts and statistics as provided on The American Foundation For Suicide Prevention website.