September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and September 8th is the first annual "988 Day", a national initiative dedicated to raising awareness about the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
4 People Die Each Day From Suicide in North Carolina
About 32% of NC residents who died by suicide had depression.
About 54% of NC residents who died by suicide had a current mental health problem.
Nearly 27% of NC residents who died by suicide told someone else about their suicidal intention.
For every 1 suicide death, there were about 8 emergency room visits for self-inflicted injury in NC.
Source: https://injuryfreenc.dph.ncdhhs.gov/DataSurveillance/SuicideData.htm
We can all help prevent suicides.
The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, fee and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources.
Anyone could be struggling with suicide.
Find help. Spread the word!