Suicide is the 8th leading cause of death in the United States. Approximately 30,000 people died by suicide in the United States in 1997.
For every completed suicide it is estimated that there are 8 to 25 attempted suicides. People with depression and people with other mental health problems are at increased risk for death by suicide.
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If you're thinking about killing yourself, or if you know someone who is talking about it, get the help you need now.
- Call 911 and talk about how you are feeling
- Go to the emergency room of any hospital
- Call your family doctor and tell her or him what is happening
- Ask a friend or family member to take you to the hospital
- Ask a friend or family member to call your doctor
- If you live in the USA, dial directory assistance and ask for a 1-800 suicide hotline or local crisis center hotline
- If you live in the USA go to http://www.hopeline.com to get contact information for a suicide hotline in your area
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