Our Mental Health
Many of us struggle with our mental health sometimes on a daily basis. Whether we are just having a “rough day” or we battle constantly. Our mental health is something we should not only be aware of but also be able to talk to someone.
Suicide rates in the United States have skyrocketed in recent years. Weather it’s a student who has been bullied at school or online or a veteran who is in need of care and hasn’t found it. The sad fact is, mental health is something we all should be aware of.
No matter your walk of life, suicide has affected nearly everyone. Either a family member has committed suicide or someone you know. Depression isn’t always clear and a lot of people are good and hiding it. We all suffer loss and are “down in the dumps” at one time or another.
According to the CDC, white males have the highest rate of suicide. Of those, most are veterans of our military.
Also, California has the most suicides in the country. Reasons for this are unclear.
https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/suicide-data-statistics.html
In a University of Pennsylvania article, contrary to popular belief, suicides are not highest during the holidays. Rather, they seem to be highest during the summer months. Reasons for this are unclear.
Asking for help can be difficult for a lot of people. People should be aware of the actions of the people they are close to. Changes in personality, school grades, loneliness, being bullied at school, online, at a job can all contribute to suicidal idiations.
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