Suicide is a tragic event that shatters countless lives and it needs our attention.At Bio-One we see it first hand on a much too regular basis.But why must it take the suicide of a celebrity to raise the level of awareness?The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) lists the following statistics on their website (https://afsp.org/about-suicide/suicide-statistics/):
•Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States
•Each year 44,965 Americans die by suicide, that's 123 per day
•For every suicide, 25 others attempt suicide
For a list of ways you can help raise awareness, visit the the AFSP website at www.afsp.org.Or if you or a loved one may be contemplating suicide, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741.
You may already know someone who committed suicide and lived through the pain of that loss.
A family member, friend or work associate that you know may be struggling with this problem as we speak. They may soon become another statistic. Be aware of the warning signs.
Reach out to them and assist them in getting the help they need!
