US suicides hit an all-time high last year
US suicides hit an all-time high last year
Experts caution that suicide is complicated, and that recent increases might be driven by higher rates of depression or limited availability of mental health services
About 49,500 people took their own lives last year in the U.S., the highest number ever, according to new government data posted Thursday.
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My best friend was one of them.
I was going to say my nephew too, but that was this year
It simultaneously feels like years ago and days ago
And this year is ten years since my son took his life.
I'm so sorry. I bet you still feel it every day. I can't even imagine.
The short answer is yes I do. The long answer is that it is far more complicated.
if you want can we hear the long answer
Not ignoring this, just have not been able to put it into words (text).
oh alright thats fine take your time :). if i dont respond it's not cause im ignoring you btw im just considerinf giving up all tech for a year for mental health soon
Good luck with that! I have cut way down (totally cut out Facebook and that was a huge help)
Sorry mate.
I know how you feel. It gets better.