Suicide Prevention Safety Planning During COVID
Of the 9.8 million people in the U.S. who had serious thoughts of taking their own lives in 2018, more than 1.3 million attempted suicide, and more than 48,000 died. The CDC identifies suicide as the second leading cause of death among people aged 10 to 34. While these numbers cannot begin to contain the tragedy they represent, they also reveal something hopeful — the vast majority of people who have serious thoughts about suicide do not attempt.
In order to support suicide prevention and reduce risk, many people are now creating safety plans. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact our lives and mental health, safety planning strategies are being adapted to meet these challenges.
In order to support suicide prevention and reduce risk, many people are now creating safety plans. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact our lives and mental health, safety planning strategies are being adapted to meet these challenges.
