Indiana’s
suicide rate has been slightly higher than the national average for nearly
a decade. Consider the following facts about suicide in Indiana:
In
2006, suicide was the 4th leading cause of death for Hoosiers
ages 15-54.
From 2002 to 2006 suicide was the 3rd leading cause of death for young Hoosiers ages 15-19.
During
the period 2002-2006, male Hoosiers died by suicide
4.5 times more often than female Hoosiers.
According
to the 2007 Youth Risk Behavioral Survey, of Indiana’s
9th through 12th graders, 19.1% of girls and 12.4% of
boys had seriously considered attempting suicide in
the last year.
The problem of suicide has an incredibly devastating
effect on Hoosier families and communities–lost
children, lost loved ones, lost employees, and lost
resources.
These losses are preventable!
The Indiana Suicide Prevention Coalition has been working
to reduce suicide in Indiana since 2001. The mission
of the Indiana Suicide Prevention Coalition is to coordinate,
facilitate, advise, and provide resources to Indiana
communities for activities that reduce:
Deaths
due to suicide
Occurrence of suicidal behaviors
Effects
of suicide on Indiana citizens
The Coalition has created a state
plan to prevent suicide. Click here for a current list of Coalition activities.
Want free materials about the warning signs of suicide and who to call for help? Click here!
Please explore our website for information on
suicide, our Coalition, and related events and information!
