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National Suicide Prevention Week
National Suicide Prevention Week
September 14, 2029 @ 12:00 am - September 20, 2029 @ 11:59 pm
National Suicide Prevention Week
National Suicide Prevention week and National Suicide Prevention month both happen during the month of September. It is, however, important we offer support throughout the year. To help save a life, it’s vital to raise awareness of this leading cause of death. And, further, to help one another see how they can help support this cause in their communities.
All month, mental health advocates, prevention organizations, survivors, allies, and community members unite to promote suicide prevention awareness. National Suicide Prevention Week is the Monday through Sunday surrounding World Suicide Prevention Day. World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD), celebrated annually on September 10, is organized by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP). It is endorsed by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Often, those suffering are right next to us, going about their daily lives. Unbeknownst to us, we are not aware of their daily struggles. It’s important to know that we can ALL make a difference by learning the warning signs of suicide. In addition, it’s important to know risk factors. And, finally, to be willing to have honest conversations with those we care about. Having those conversations might be the difference between life and death.
Wear a teal and purple enamel pin or fabric ribbon for Suicide Prevention Week. Personalized Cause offers teal and purple enamel pins in both a personalized and non-personalized version. Engrave your pin with a name, date, or message to call attention to National Suicide Prevention Week.
Suicide Facts and Figures For National Suicide Prevention Week
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the number of deaths by suicide increased 2.6% from 2021 to 2022. Here is some additional information about suicide in America from Suicide Awareness Voices of Education (SAVE):
- In 2021, 48,183 Americans died by suicide.
- Suicide is the 11th leading cause of death in the U.S.
- Every day, approximately 132 Americans die by suicide.
- There is one suicide death in the U.S. every 10.9 minutes.
- Suicide is the third leading cause of death for 15-to-24-year-old Americans.
- The highest suicide rates (per 100,000) in the U.S. are among white males (26.4), followed by American Indian/Alaska Native males (25) and Black males (14.1).
- There is one suicide death for every estimated 25 attempts.
- There are approximately 1,204,575 annual attempts in the U.S. (using 25:1 ratio), or one attempt every 26.2 seconds.
About 988
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across the United States. The Lifeline is comprised of a national network of over 200 local crisis centers, combining custom local care and resources with national standards and best practices.
About the Lifeline
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a leader in suicide prevention and mental health crisis care. Since its inception, the Lifeline has engaged in a variety of initiatives to improve crisis services and advance suicide prevention for all, including innovative public messaging, best practices in mental health, and groundbreaking partnerships.
The U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and Vibrant Emotional Health launched the Lifeline on January 1, 2005. Vibrant Emotional Health, the administrator of the grant, works with its partners, the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors (NASMHPD), National Council for Behavioral Health, and others, to manage the project, along with Living Works, Inc., an internationally respected organization specializing in suicide intervention skills training.
The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline has been independently evaluated since its inception by an investigation team from Columbia University’s Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene. The Lifeline receives ongoing consultation and guidance from national and international researchers and experts focused on suicide prevention and crisis response.
