Robin Williams apparent suicide has turned the worlds attention on those suffering from depression. Each year, 34,000 people commit suicide, about twice as many deaths as caused by homicide -- about one death per 15 minutes. By 2030, depression will outpace cancer, stroke, war and accidents as the worlds leading cause of disability and death, according to the the World Health Organization. While the elderly have the highest rate of suicide, anyone can be suicidal. Men, in general, are more likely to complete suicide, even though women are more likely to attempt it. About half of all suicides occur in men ages 25 to 65. Risk factors include overwhelming situations, such as aging, substance abuse, emotional trauma, unemployment or financial problems, according to the NIH. SOURCE : HUFFINGTON POST
Posted on: Tue, 12 Aug 2014 08:56:25 +0000
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