Suicide Prevention and Resources
Suicide is a serious public health problem that can have lasting and harmful effects on individuals and communities. It is a complex mental illness that does not discriminate and can affect anyone, but it is also preventable.
The Student Wellness Center wants you to know that whether you are struggling with thoughts of suicide or know someone who is, you are not alone. There is help. There is hope.
Statistics:
- Suicide is the 9th leading cause of death in the US and is the 3rd leading cause of death in young adults.
- In 2021, the US had over 48,000 suicide deaths with 2022 estimates closer to 50,000. That’s roughly the size of the entire UC student population and the equivalent of about 1 death by suicide every 11 minutes.
- The CDC also reports that in 2021, 12.3 million adults seriously thought about suicide, 3.5 million made a plan, and 1.7 million adults attempted suicide.
- Over a span of 12 months UC students reported:
- Feeling things were hopeless (49.9%).
- Feeling so depressed it was difficult to function (36.3%).
- Seriously considering suicide (10.3%).
- Having attempted suicide (2.8%).