• Suicide Deaths increased by 45% among Ohioans, and 56% among youth ages 10-24 from 2007 - 2018.
• The highest suicide death rate in Ohio, Men age 45-64.
• Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States.
• Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among persons between the ages of 15 and 34.
• For every woman who dies by suicide, more than three men die by suicide.
• 90% of those who die by suicide had a diagnosable psychiatric disorder at the time of their death.
• It's estimated that for every death by suicide, there are 25 attempts.

​WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

WARNING SIGNS OF SUICIDE           
​The more of these signs a person shows, the greater the risk. 

• Talking about wanting to die
• Looking for a way to kill oneself
• Talking about feeling hopeless or having no purpose
• Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain
• Talking about being a burden to others
• Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs
• Acting anxious, agitated or recklessly
• Sleeping too little or too much
• Withdrawing or feeling isolated
• Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge
• Displaying extreme mood swings

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HOW TO HELP A FRIEND OR LOVED ONE

WHAT TO DO
If someone you know exhibits warning signs of suicide:

• Do not leave the person alone
• Remove any firearms, alcohol, drugs or sharp objects that could be used in a suicide attempt
• Call the U.S. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) OR Call The Four County OH Suicide Prevention Coalition at 800-468-4357
• Take the person to an emergency room or seek help from a medical or mental health professional​