Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States.
Rising Suicide Rates
Globally, suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death in individuals 15 – 24 years of age.
In the US the suicide rate climbed 56% between 2007 and 2017, for people ages 10 to 24 years old
Vulnerable Homeless Populations
Homeless populations are among the most unsupported populations within the U.S.
Suicide rates among homeless are estimated to be nine times that of the general population
Veterans and Suicide
Veterans are at 1.5 times the risk of suicide than non-veterans
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) along with substance abuse are thought to be major contributors to increased rates
Suicide Rates in Colorado
The mountain states and Alaska represent some of the highest death rates by suicide in the nation
Colorado now has the fifth highest rate of suicide nationally