September is Suicide Prevention Month. It’s a health issue that affect people across all socioeconomic, racial and ethnic backgrounds.
Over 1500 North Carolinians ages 10 and older died by suicide last year, according to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services , making it the ninth leading cause of death in the state.
Other unfortunate NC statistics are:
- Suicide is the second leading cause of death for people between ages 10 and 40.
- For every suicide, there are two hospitalizations and eight emergency department visits for self-inflicted injuries
According to a press release, next week, NCDHHS is hosting a webinar to highlight prevention resources on World Suicide Prevention Day. All speakers with the department across several divisions.
It is happening Tuesday, September 10 from 12:30-1:30 p.m.
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This is a part of NCDHHS’s “commitment to curb this increasing trend” by working to transform the behavioral health system in the state.