Suicide: 2017 Facts and Figures
https://afsp.org/about-suicide/suicide-statistics/
Suicide Rates by Age
In 2015, the highest suicide rate (19.6) was among adults between 45 and 64 years of age. The second highest rate (19.4) occurred in those 85 years or older. Younger groups have had consistently lower suicide rates than middle-aged and older adults. In 2015, adolescents and young adults aged 15 to 24 had a suicide rate of 12.5.
Suicide Rates by Race/Ethnicity
In 2015, the highest U.S. suicide rate (15.1) was among Whites and the second highest rate (12.6) was among American Indians and Alaska Natives (Figure 5). Much lower and roughly similar rates were found among Asians and Pacific Islanders (6.4), and Blacks (5.6).Note that the CDC records Hispanic origin separately from the primary racial or ethnic groups of White, Black, American Indian or Alaskan Native, and Asian or Pacific Islander, since individuals in all of these groups may also be Hispanic.
Suicide Methods
In 2015, firearms were the most common method of death by suicide, accounting for a little less than half (49.8%) of all suicide deaths. The next most common methods were suffocation (including hangings) at 26.8% and poisoning at 15.4%.Suicide Attempts
No complete count is kept of suicide attempts in the U.S.; however, each year the CDC gathers data from hospitals on non-fatal injuries from self-harm.494,169 people visited a hospital for injuries due to self-harm. This number suggests that approximately 12 people harm themselves for every reported death by suicide. However, because of the way these data are collected, we are not able to distinguish intentional suicide attempts from non-intentional self-harm behaviors.
Many suicide attempts, however, go unreported or untreated. Surveys suggest that at least one million people in the U.S. each year engage in intentionally inflicted self-harm.
Females attempt suicide twice as often as males. As with suicide deaths, rates of attempted suicide vary considerably among demographic groups. While males are 4 times more likely than females to die by suicide, females attempt suicide 3 times as often as males. The ratio of suicide attempts to suicide death in youth is estimated to be about 25:1, compared to about 4:1 in the elderly.
AFSP's latest data on suicide are taken from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Data & Statistics Fatal Injury Report for 2015. Suicide rates listed are Age-Adjusted Rates.
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SUICIDE:
OHIO 2017 FACTS & FIGURES
On average,
one person
dies by suicide
every five hours
in the state.
Suicide cost Ohio a total of
$1,736,643,000
of combined lifetime medical and work loss
cost in 2010, or an average of
$1,206,840
per
suicide death.
More than twice as many
people die
by suicide in Ohio than by homicide.
Total deaths to suicide reflect a total
of
32,940
years of potential life lost
(YPLL) before age 65.
IN OHIO, SUICIDE IS THE...
Based on most recent 2015 data from CDC. Learn more at afsp.org/statistics.
Number of Deaths
by Suicide
1,650
44,193
Rate per 100,000
Population
13.89
13.26
State
Rank
33
Ohio
Nationally
Suicide Death Rates
4th leading
cause of death
for ages 35-54
2nd leading
cause of death
for ages 15-34
17th leading
cause of death
for ages 65 & older
8th leading
cause of death
for ages 55-64
3rd leading
cause of death
for ages 10-14
Suicide is the
11th leading
cause of
death overall
in Ohio. Statistics and Data below excerpted from the *World Health Organizationhttp://www.who.int/mental_health/prevention/suicide/suicideprevent/en/
Close to 800 000 people die due to suicide every year, which
is one person every 40 seconds. Many more attempt suicide.
Suicide
occurs throughout the lifespan and is the second leading cause of death
among 15-29 year olds globally.
Suicide is a global phenomenon; in fact, 78% of suicides
occurred in low- and middle-income countries in 2015.
Suicide accounted
for 1.4% of all deaths worldwide, making it the 17th leading cause of
death in 2015.
Effective and evidence-based interventions can be
implemented at population, sub-population and individual levels to
prevent suicide and suicide attempts.
There are indications that for each adult who died of suicide there may have been more than 20 others attempting suicide.
 
Read a Mother's journey about losing her son to suicide:
www.myforeverson.com
http://www.myforeverson.com/From my blog: Losing a Child to Suicide: A Sad Welcome if You've Found Me HereIf You Have Cause to Read this Now. . .Please know my heart aches for you. I am so sorry for your loss.There are no words. |
After the Suicide of a Child: Anger, Guilt, Questioning,
Depression, Disillusionment, Despair, Shock, Numbness, Hopelessness, Confusion,
Exhaustion,Complicated Grief, Loss of Identity,
Chaos
And A Grief that Never Lets Go
We have gone before where now you must travel. The journey is impossible. Sketch of sky with oceans black and violent as night without stars. Only screams, whimpers, silence where once you held love dear. |
And I wish,
--God how I wish,
something I could say or do
would alter the course
of this most unbearable
of life's journeys--
losing your child to suicide.
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| "There's no tragedy in life like the death of a child. Things NEVER get back to the way they were." Dwight D. Eisenhower |
And to lose a child to suicide is to lose everything you once lived and breathed and loved.
SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAMS
AND INITIATIVES
The Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
Click the link below to find national reporting statistics and prevention services
http://mha.ohio.gov/Default.aspx?tabid=838
The Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services collaborates
http://mha.ohio.gov/Default.aspx?tabid=838
The Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services collaborates
with other state and local agencies, organizations and individuals to raise
awareness, eliminate stigma, promote suicide prevention as a public
health issue, and increase help-seeking behavior.
Click the link below for information and help with suicide intervention and prevention
http://suicideprevention.ohio.gov/Intervention
As part of this work,
OhioMHAS-
established a partnership with the Ohio Foundation for Suicide
Click the link below for information and help with suicide intervention and prevention
http://suicideprevention.ohio.gov/Intervention
As part of this work,
OhioMHAS-
established a partnership with the Ohio Foundation for Suicide
Prevention to develop a strategic plan for suicide prevention in Ohio.
The
The
foundation funds a statewide network of Suicide Prevention Coalitions
that help to implement the strategic plan in counties statewide.
The
Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation Strategic Plan 2013-2016
covers
seven strategic themes:
1) “Push” suicide prevention upstream through the
1) “Push” suicide prevention upstream through the
life cycle;
2) Foster the use of public health approaches for suicide prevention;
2) Foster the use of public health approaches for suicide prevention;
3) Strengthen local coalitions;
4) Enhance professional education and
4) Enhance professional education and
development;
5) Prioritize work with military personnel;
6) Increase the
5) Prioritize work with military personnel;
6) Increase the
use of social media, technology, and targeted communications to advance
social marketing; and
7) Funding and resource development.
7) Funding and resource development.
Ohio law (§3319.073) now requires that school boards incorporate training in
youth suicide awareness and prevention into the in-service training required
for each person employed by a school district or service center to work in a
school as a nurse, teacher, counselor, school psychologist, or administrator,
and any other personnel that the board determines appropriate.
GET INVOLVED
Three AFSP Chapters serve communities across
Ohio. For more information or to volunteer,
please contact:
AFSP – CENTRAL OHIO
centraloh@afsp.org
AFSP – CINCINNATI
cincinnati@afsp.org
AFSP – NORTHERN OHIO
northernoh@afsp.org
BECOME AN ADVOCATE IN OHIO
AFSP’s Ohio advocacy volunteers build relationships
with public officials and advocate on behalf of sound
suicide prevention policy.
To get involved, contact:
Nicole Gibson
Director of State Policy & Grassroots Advocacy
ngibson@afsp.org
SUICIDE:
OHIO 2017 FACTS & FIGURES
LEADING THE FIGHT AGAINST SUICIDE
We fund research, offer educational programs, advocate for public policy
and support those affected by suicide. Headquartered in New York, AFSP
has local chapters in all 50 states
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention 2017 Facts and Figures (United States--Ohio)House Bill 28: New State Law on Suicide Prevention for Ohio Colleges & Universities
In July, 2015 Governor Kasich signed into law a bill that impacts suicide prevention on campuses across the state. House Bill 28 (Anielski, R-Walton Hills,) requires public institutions of higher education to develop and implement a policy to advise students and staff on suicide prevention programs available on and off campus.
The Ohio State University Suicide Prevention Program provided input into the bill’s provisions with many of the bill’s features currently in place at our campuses. Members of our program, including Dr. Darcy Haag Granello, and Mr. Matthew Fullen, are currently serving on the state’s Suicide Prevention Evidence-Based Practices Workgroup, which is sponsored by the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) and tasked with providing recommendations and technical support as colleges and universities plan to comply with the law.
Beginning in October 2016, all public institutions of higher education (IHEs) in Ohio are required to provide:
(1) Crisis intervention access;
(2) Mental health program access;
(3) Multimedia application access;
(4) Student communication plans; and
(5) Postvention plans
This bill follows a similar bill (http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/3319.073) requiring all public primary educational institutions to train employees on suicide awareness and prevention.
Information below excerpted from *The Ohio State University*:
The Ohio State University Prevention Information for Students, Parents, and Faculty
The Common Signs of Someone Who May Be Suicidal
Recognize the common signs
Suicide can be prevented. The best way to prevent suicide is to be aware of some of the common warning signs. Although some suicides do occur without warning, most people will show some outward signs. Recognize when someone is suicidal but importantly, be aware of the first signs of trouble.
Recognize the first signs of trouble
- Depressed Mood
- No interest in activities
- Changes in appetite
- Changes is sleep patterns
- Social withdrawal
- Impulsive, reckless behavior
- Uncontrollable anger
- Increased alcohol or drug use
- Anxiety and agitation
- Fatigue
- Inability to concentrate
- Dramatic mood swings
- Sense that life has no purpose
- Feelings of worthlessness or guilt
- Feelings of hopelessness or being trapped
- Thoughts of death or suicide
Signs someone may be suicidal
- Expresses depression, anxiety, stress, and feelings of hopelessness.
- Has increased conflicts with or aggression toward others.
- Talks or writes about death and dying, killing oneself, or ending it all.
- Starts giving away possessions or tying up loose ends.
- Withdraws from family, friends, and activities once enjoyed.
- Increases use of alcohol and/or drugs or engages in reckless behaviors.
- Gains access to guns, pills, knives, etc.
Hope – Your best defense
Conveying hope with a loved one is your best defense against suicide. It is always better to overreact than to under react.Some tips
- Express your concern.
- Listen, offer support and understanding – don’t worry about saying the wrong thing.
- Don’t judge, argue, or act shocked by their plans.
- Your genuine interest and support are what matters.
Survivors: Those Left Behind
Surviving the
loss of a loved one to suicide can’t be summed up in a word or two.
Survivors struggle with shock, guilt, grief, anger, unanswered questions
and so much more. Because of the stigma attached to suicide, survivors
may be reluctant to seek help because of shame, embarrassment and fear
of blame.
The grief work that follows therefore can be complex and long-term. Continuous support from family and friends is a crucial step to healing. For further information, see the American Association of Suicidology Fact Sheet on survivors of suicide.
Those with diagnosable mood disorders, such as major depression and bipolar disorder, are at higher risk for suicide. People with psychiatric disorders that co-occur with depression (e.g., schizophrenia, anxiety disorders such as post-traumatic stress disorder, some personality disorders, and substance abuse disorders) are also susceptible to suicidal thoughts and behaviors.
It is important to understand the links between mental illness and stress. Stress is a normal part of life and people deal with their stress in different ways. However, when stress becomes persistent, overwhelming and disrupts life in a significant way, it can interfere with mental health and well-being.
Talk to someone. Let friends, family, or a doctor know you’re feeling overwhelmed, and tell them how they can help.
Below are some guidelines for recognizing and managing:
Amidst all of these changes, students are expected to make important and difficult decisions about their futures after graduation.
Some degree of stress is normal in times of change and transition. But for some students, it can become overwhelming. Not surprisingly, research shows that stress can contribute to the development of depression and other mental illnesses.
Some indications of stress include:
If you (or a friend) experience any of these changes, you should make
an appointment for an evaluation. Awareness of your stress levels and
how it affects your overall health is a good first step in managing its
negative effects. Seeking help and possible treatment is essential if
stress is creating problems in your everyday life.
Students with clinical depression generally function well in the college environment, but under times of great stress, they may experience a recurrence of symptoms that can worsen with time. This is complicated by the fact that some students with depression will go off treatments when they arrive at college because they want to “fit in.”
Untreated depression can have many consequences for students. It often results in poor academic performance, alcohol and drug abuse, relationship problems and greater risk for other health problems. Also, depression is often a chronic, episodic illness. A person who suffers from depression usually experiences repeated bouts. The longer depression goes untreated, the more severe and frequent these episodes become. And most importantly, depression is the No. 1 risk factor for suicide.
Fortunately, it is possible to prevent these consequences. We know from research that early detection and treatment of depression offer a greater chance for recovery. The earlier the treatment, the less likely depression will become chronic.
So Do You Have Depression?
Only a doctor or a mental health professional can tell you for sure, but if your thoughts, behavior or general health have changed in the following ways, you should make an appointment for an evaluation:
Veterans who have experienced trauma in war and combat might suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and suicidal thoughts. It is important to know the warning signs of these conditions and, if there’s a problem, how to get involved in order to help your friend or family member cope and begin to get well.
People who are having suicidal thoughts often display warning signs that indicate that they are at risk for suicide. While family and people close to the person may notice these signs, they may not understand their significance nor understand how to intervene. See the Get Help and Learn How To Intervene pages for resources and guidelines on how to help. In addition to those common warning signs, there are veteran specific factors that may increase risk for suicide:
College provides student veterans with additional access to mental health services. These services can be used in addition to services through the vet centers.
OSU Office of Disability Services
Veterans Health Administration – Ohio
Veterans Crisis Line
The grief work that follows therefore can be complex and long-term. Continuous support from family and friends is a crucial step to healing. For further information, see the American Association of Suicidology Fact Sheet on survivors of suicide.
Suicide Survivors Resources
The web is full of resources – some good, some bad – for grieving family and friends. Following are some reputable organizations and support groups that may be helpful to grieving survivors.- Survivors of Suicide Support Network Central Ohio – Provides support and resources to those who have lost someone to suicide. Alongside suicide prevention awareness and education, the network also aims to take away the stigma associated with suicide. Valuable contacts and support group resources also are available.
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention– A wonderful resource for friends and families coping with suicide loss. Information includes coping with the holidays, talking to children, a financial guide and much more.
- Counseling and Consultation Service (CCS)– A service for Ohio State students that can help you work through some of your grief on survivors of suicide.
Understand Mental Illness
If you are thinking of harming yourself or need a safe, non-judgmental place to talk
Call 614.221.5445 / 800.273.8255 (TALK)
For hearing and speech impaired with TTY equipment: 1.888.799.4889
Those with diagnosable mood disorders, such as major depression and bipolar disorder, are at higher risk for suicide. People with psychiatric disorders that co-occur with depression (e.g., schizophrenia, anxiety disorders such as post-traumatic stress disorder, some personality disorders, and substance abuse disorders) are also susceptible to suicidal thoughts and behaviors.
It is important to understand the links between mental illness and stress. Stress is a normal part of life and people deal with their stress in different ways. However, when stress becomes persistent, overwhelming and disrupts life in a significant way, it can interfere with mental health and well-being.
Talk to someone. Let friends, family, or a doctor know you’re feeling overwhelmed, and tell them how they can help.
Below are some guidelines for recognizing and managing:
Stress
College is a time of transitions – leaving home, new responsibilities, new social, academic and financial pressures – all at a time when the support systems students had at home are not as accessible as they once were. Routines for sleeping, eating, exercise and alcohol use are also drastically different.Amidst all of these changes, students are expected to make important and difficult decisions about their futures after graduation.
Some degree of stress is normal in times of change and transition. But for some students, it can become overwhelming. Not surprisingly, research shows that stress can contribute to the development of depression and other mental illnesses.
Some indications of stress include:
- Digestive problems
- Frequent headaches
- Tense muscles
- Clenched jaw or teeth grinding
- Getting sick more frequently than unusual
- Skin problems
- Fast or racing heartbeat
- Excess sweating
- Nervousness, restlessness
- Irritability, quick temper
- Problems concentrating
- Anxious thoughts
Anxiety
All college students experience stressful times. When feelings of stress are constant and are causing problems in daily life, an anxiety disorder can develop. Only a doctor or a mental health professional can diagnose an anxiety disorder, but it is important to recognize any changes in thoughts, behavior or general health. For example:- Nervousness
- Feeling restless or ‘on edge’
- Easily startled
- Sweating
- Feelings of uneasiness, fear, or dread
- Irritability
- Excessive worry
- Fatigue insomnia
- Headaches
- Stomach problems
- Racing heartbeat
- Repetitive behaviors (e.g. checking, counting, washing)
- Avoiding activities
Depression
College is sometimes called “the age of depression.” Why? Research shows that the peak years for the onset of depressive symptoms begins in the early teens and increases through the mid-20s. Of the more than 20 million Americans who experience depression each year, many develop their first symptoms just before or during college. In fact, a significant number of students arrive at college already diagnosed with depression – 10 percent according to a study from the American College Health Association.Students with clinical depression generally function well in the college environment, but under times of great stress, they may experience a recurrence of symptoms that can worsen with time. This is complicated by the fact that some students with depression will go off treatments when they arrive at college because they want to “fit in.”
Untreated depression can have many consequences for students. It often results in poor academic performance, alcohol and drug abuse, relationship problems and greater risk for other health problems. Also, depression is often a chronic, episodic illness. A person who suffers from depression usually experiences repeated bouts. The longer depression goes untreated, the more severe and frequent these episodes become. And most importantly, depression is the No. 1 risk factor for suicide.
Fortunately, it is possible to prevent these consequences. We know from research that early detection and treatment of depression offer a greater chance for recovery. The earlier the treatment, the less likely depression will become chronic.
So Do You Have Depression?
Only a doctor or a mental health professional can tell you for sure, but if your thoughts, behavior or general health have changed in the following ways, you should make an appointment for an evaluation:
- Feeling sad, depressed, empty
- Feeling irritable or angry
- Having trouble concentrating
- Experiencing a loss of interest or pleasure in usual activities
- Feeling tired all of the time
- Feeling anxious or restless
- Feeling worthless
- Experiencing changes in sleeping habits or eating habits
- Experiencing aches or pains not associate with a recent injury or illness
- Thinking of suicide
Self-care
If you (or a friend) are experience one or more of the changes above, you should consider finding ways to manage your stress more effectively. For self-help, refer to Counseling & Consultation Service and Student Wellness Center. Or seek help from local and national mental health resources.
If you are thinking of harming yourself or need a safe, non-judgmental place to talk
Call 614.221.5445 / 800.273.8255 (TALK)
For hearing and speech impaired with TTY equipment: 1.888.799.4889
Veterans
Veterans who have experienced trauma in war and combat might suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and suicidal thoughts. It is important to know the warning signs of these conditions and, if there’s a problem, how to get involved in order to help your friend or family member cope and begin to get well.
People who are having suicidal thoughts often display warning signs that indicate that they are at risk for suicide. While family and people close to the person may notice these signs, they may not understand their significance nor understand how to intervene. See the Get Help and Learn How To Intervene pages for resources and guidelines on how to help. In addition to those common warning signs, there are veteran specific factors that may increase risk for suicide:
- Frequent deployments
- Deployments to hostile environments
- Exposure to extreme stress
- Physical/sexual assault while in the service (not limited to women)
- Length of deployments
- Service-related injury
College provides student veterans with additional access to mental health services. These services can be used in addition to services through the vet centers.
VETERAN-SPECIFIC RESOURCES
Ohio State Resources
OSU Office of Veteran ServicesOSU Office of Disability Services
National & Regional Resources
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs – Mental HealthVeterans Health Administration – Ohio
Veterans Crisis Line
Suicide Attempts
No complete count is kept of suicide attempts in the U.S.; however, each year the CDC gathers data from hospitals on non-fatal injuries from self-harm.494,169 people visited a hospital for injuries due to self-harm. This number suggests that approximately 12 people harm themselves for every reported death by suicide. However, because of the way these data are collected, we are not able to distinguish intentional suicide attempts from non-intentional self-harm behaviors.
Many suicide attempts, however, go unreported or untreated. Surveys suggest that at least one million people in the U.S. each year engage in intentionally inflicted self-harm.
Females attempt suicide twice as often as males. As with suicide deaths, rates of attempted suicide vary considerably among demographic groups. While males are 4 times more likely than females to die by suicide, females attempt suicide 3 times as often as males. The ratio of suicide attempts to suicide death in youth is estimated to be about 25:1, compared to about 4:1 in the elderly.
AFSP's latest data on suicide are taken from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Data & Statistics Fatal Injury Report for 2015. Suicide rates listed are Age-Adjusted Rates.
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