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In 2001, 30,622 people died by suicide in the U.S.
More than 90 percent of people who kill themselves have a diagnosable mental disorder, commonly a depressive disorder or a substance abuse disorder.
The highest suicide rates in the U.S. are found in white men over age 85.
Four times as many men as women die by suicide; however, women attempt suicide 2-3 times as often as men.
In 2000, suicide was the 3rd leading cause of death among 15 to 24 year olds.
Diagnosing depression in children and teenagers is often difficult because early symptoms can be hard to detect or may be attributed to other causes. Children and adolescents are going through rapid, age-related physical and emotional changes that may mask and accurate diagnosis.
Statistics and facts from http://www.depressionperception.com/depression/depression_facts_and_statistics.asp#suicide
Up to 8.3 percent of adolescents in the United States suffer from depression.. Recent research has discovered that depression onset is occurring earlier in individuals born in more recent decades.
There is evidence that depression emerging early in life often persists, recurs, and continues into adulthood, and that early onset depression may predict more severe illness in adult life.
Depression does not discriminate by any means. It affects everyone.
Up to 8.3 percent of adolescents in the United States suffer from depression. Recent research has discovered that depression onset is occurring earlier in individuals born in more recent decades. There is evidence that depression emerging early in life often persists, recurs, and continues into adulthood, and that early onset depression may predict more severe illness in adult life.
