Interestingly enough, for young people between 25 and 44, only a 1% increase in suicide rates emerged.
To combat suicide in the United States going forward, the CDC will invest more in preventative measures to help people before they feel as though ending it all is the only way out.
If you’re struggling, there’s help available
If you struggle with thoughts of suicide, you can call or text 988 for support.
Other helpful ways of combatting suicidal thoughts are remembering that no hardship lasts forever. Sometimes, when you’re in the middle of a rough patch, it can feel like it’s never going to end. However, light always exists at the end of the tunnel, even when it doesn’t seem that way.
Finally, having a supportive network you can rely upon goes a very long way. You want to be with people who you love, trust, and can lean on when the going gets tough.
Whether it’s a parent, sibling, cousin, friend, or even a counselor, just talking out your feelings and what you’re going through with a trusted person makes such a wonderful difference.
