The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report the suicide rate in the U.S. has increased by almost 25% between 1999 and 2016. North Dakota and Vermont saw the highest increases and Delaware the lowest. Nevada was the outlier with a slight decrease. Rates for both men and women are increasing, and more than 50% of people who committed suicide had no known mental health conditions.
LifeTip: Know someone depressed, anxious, and abusing substances? Please encourage them to see a mental health professional immediately. Watch “Maximize Mental Performance Naturally” with Dr. David DeRose for more recommendations.
Adapted from PositiveChoices.com
