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Despite concern that suicide rates would increase due to the coronavirus pandemic, suicide rates decreased last year and are at the lowest point since 2017.
An increased focus on mental health resulted in people being more likely to reach out for familial support and medical treatment. After all, with everyone facing similar struggles, those who needed help might not have felt so alone in asking for it.
While this is welcome news, an alarming trend emerged. Suicide rates actually INCREASED in our communities of color and for our youth. Suicide is now the 2nd leading cause of death for ages 10 - 24. Furthermore, suicide deaths have increased more than 45% for Black Americans and about 40% for Asian Americans in the seven years ending in 2019.
There is still much work to be done. Join us for Virtual QPR 2/15 @ 2pm and learn the tools to save a life from suicide in an hour. QPR is good to know.
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