AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF)– We’re starting our show today with a look at something that affects families from all walks of life… and sadly, a new report shows -suicide- is the leading cause of death for young adults in Georgia.
It breaks down the numbers from last year, and of all deaths by suicide, more than 60% of victims were between 20-24 years old.
Data from the Georgia Student Health Survey 2023–2024 shows the following statistics for students, starting with Middle Schoolers:17% considered self-harm11% self-harmed10% considered suicide6% attempted suicide…