While suicide has dropped from being the tenth leading cause of death in the United States to the eleventh, it remains the second leading cause of death for young people between the ages of 10 and 34.
Suicide awareness has become much more prevalent in the United States, thanks in part to work such as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, or 988.
September is also National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and HFA has a list of resources available to point members of the bleeding disorders community toward the help they need if they are in crisis.
Some warning sings you should look for if you are concerned about someone you love include:
- talking about feeling hopeless or trapped
- isolating themselves
- extreme changes in mood
- sleep or substance abuse
- reckless behavior
- sudden cheerfulness after a period of despondency
Just as we try to reduce the stigma of living with a bleeding disorder, we can reduce the stigma around mental health, making it easier for our loved ones to share their struggles without shame or judgement. If you or someone you know is considering suicide, call 988 to talk with a trained crisis intervention counselor.
HFA has a list of resources available to point members of the bleeding disorders community toward the help they need.
Visit HFA’s MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT in our Resources & Toolkits section.
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