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| While there are many myths surrounding suicidal behavior, current research and a better understanding of how to recognize and treat suicidal behavior has revealed a number of well-established facts. The facts described here are broad and will help to begin to enhance your knowledge in the subject of suicide. | ||
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FACT #1 The World Health Organization projects that one million people will die by suicide this year (Reference 1).
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FACT #2 In the United States, more than 29,000 people die by suicide every year (Reference 2).
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| Electronic, print, and multimedia resources are provided to help you to find additional authoritative information on Facts about suicide and suicide prevention. These resources are available from such national organizations as The National Institute of Mental Health as well as professional organizations, not-for-profit organizations, and educational institutions. | ||
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American Association of Suicidology (AAS)
The AAS is an U.S. professional organization whose goal is to understand and prevent suicide through research, education, training, and public awareness.
The following Web site offers statistics from the year 2001 on suicide: http://www.suicidology.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=21 |
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