{"id":580,"date":"2015-06-10T23:41:54","date_gmt":"2015-06-10T23:41:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/readthisbeforeyoukillyourself.com\/?p=580"},"modified":"2015-06-10T23:41:54","modified_gmt":"2015-06-10T23:41:54","slug":"suicide-common-faqs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mydepressionzone.com\/depression-fighter\/suicide-common-faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"Suicide data: Common frequently asked questions (FAQs)"},"content":{"rendered":"

How many people die each year by suicide?<\/strong><\/p>\n

In\u00a02013, there were\u00a012.6 suicide deaths per 100,000 of population in the United States. From 1986 to 2000, suicide rates in the United States dropped\u00a0from 12.5 to 10.4 suicide deaths\u00a0per 100,000 people, but the rate has generally increased ever since.\u00a0Source:\u00a0www.afsp.org<\/a><\/p>\n

There were 41,149 deaths by self-harm (suicide) in the U.S. in 2013. Source: CDC.gov<\/a>\u00a0\"Suicide<\/a><\/p>\n

What are the most common causes of death?<\/strong><\/p>\n

In 2013, firearms were the most common method of death by suicide. Guns account for 51.4% of all suicide deaths. The next most common method is were suffocation, which includes hangings at 24.5%. Poisoning is 16.1%\u00a0Source:\u00a0www.afsp.org<\/a><\/p>\n

What is the demographic profile\u00a0of people who kill themselves?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

MIDDLE AGERS<\/strong>: In 2013, the highest suicide rate (19.1 per 100,000) was among people ages 45 to 64 years old.<\/p>\n

OLD AGE<\/strong>: The second highest rate (18.6 per 100,000) occurred in those 85 years and older.<\/p>\n

TEENS<\/strong>: In 2013, adolescents and young adults aged 15 to 24 had a suicide rate of 10.9 per 100,000.<\/p>\n

GENDER<\/strong>: The suicide rate is four\u00a0times higher among men than women.<\/strong> In 2013, men had a suicide rate of 20.2, while\u00a0women had a rate of 5.5.
\nOf those who died by suicide in 2013, 77.9% were men\u00a0and 22.1% were women.<\/p>\n

RACE<\/strong>: In 2013, the highest U.S. suicide rate (14.2) was among Whites. The second highest rate (11.7) was among American Indians and Alaska Natives.\u00a0For Asians and Pacific Islanders the rate is 5.8, Blacks (5.4) and Hispanics (5.7).<\/p>\n

Source:\u00a0www.afsp.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Is there a time of year where suicide rates are highest?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Late spring is the time of the year when the most people tend to kill themselves, and not the end of the year holiday season as conventional wisdom suggests. During the cold months of winter, people go into a kind of semi-hibernation, so they work less, connect with\u00a0fewer people, and as a consequence experience\u00a0less frustration and diminished conflict. In the spring, work increased and the resulting\u00a0stress might – it is theorized –\u00a0trigger suicidal thoughts and ultimately behavior. People working on\u00a0farms or in a factory\u00a0where there is\u00a0greater seasonal variation of work and contact with people appear to be the most suceptible. Cubical office workers commit suicide\u00a0more frequently in the fall. Mothers become more suicidal in September once they send their child(ren) off to school. Source: Slate.com<\/a><\/p>\n

What causes depression?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Scientists\u00a0aren’t\u00a0clear on what causes depression. What is know is that\u00a0depression is caused by a variety\u00a0of factors,\u00a0which can include a\u00a0person’s genetic makeup, their biochemical environment, personal experience and psychological factors. In some people a lack of melatonin can trigger depression. This is known as seasonal affected disorder (SAD). A traumatic or terrible event in someone’s life can trigger depression. Source:\u00a0MedicalNewsToday.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Is depression curable?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Depression is thought not to be curable, but it is highly treatable with a variety of drugs and therapies.<\/p>\n

Is suicide genetic?<\/strong><\/p>\n

A \u00a0study from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health has discovered\u00a0evidence that there is a specific gene that is\u00a0\u00a0linked to suicidal behavior. The research could\u00a0help doctors to\u00a0target the gene in prevention efforts. Source: ScienceDaily.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Are suicidal warning signs always present?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Not always. However the signs can also be subtle and only obvious in hindsight. Source:\u00a0suicideispreventable.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Does suicide happen without warning?<\/strong><\/p>\n

There are usually warning signs well in advance of any attempted suicide including. Listen to what they say. Watch for new or change in behavior and observe their mood. Here are the warning signs that someone may commit suicide.<\/p>\n

A\u00a0person talks about:<\/p>\n