A message from APA President, Paul Summergrad, MD on World Suicide Prevention Day: “APA is pleased to join mental health advocates and concerned individuals everywhere in recognizing World Suicide Prevention Day. Every year, more than 800,000 people die from suicide; this roughly corresponds to one death every 40 seconds. Suicide is the fifth leading cause of death among those aged 30-49 years, and the second leading cause of death in the 15-29 years age group. “Suicide is complex, and highly correlated with psychiatric illnesses. Expert evaluation and care is essential to save lives. APA vigorously supports research to better identify the risk factors and predictors associated with suicide and the most effective treatments. And we join our friends and colleagues around the world in calling for access to scientifically informed evidence-based psychiatric treatment for those at risk of suicide everywhere. Dont know what World Suicide Prevention Day is? Learn more about it, and National Suicide Prevention Week here: americanpsychiatricfoundation.org/get-involved/events/national-sucide-prevention-week
Posted on: Wed, 10 Sep 2014 13:14:04 +0000