This May Save Someone’s Life In Alabama

In recent years, around 840 people in Alabama died by suicide annually

That’s about 16–17 deaths per 100,000 people, which is higher than the U.S. average.

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Suicide is one of the top causes of death for young people (teens and young adults) in Alabama — especially for those ages 10–24

Suicide Hotline 1-800-273-8255

Over the last couple of decades, suicide rates in Alabama have gone up.

We never know who might be hurting or contemplating something tragic. Please keep this number & share it.

📍 United States

• Every year, over 720,000 people die by suicide worldwide — that’s a big number and shows it’s a major health issue everywhere.

• In the U.S., suicide has been a leading cause of death, especially for young people and middle-aged adults.

• Despite some improvement, many teens still struggle with mental health and stress, and suicide remains a leading cause of death in young people.