Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death among adults in the United States and the third leading cause of death among adolescents? If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, you can call the 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or contact Saber Psychiatry to speak with a professional. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), more than 34,000 people end their lives each year and we want to help lower that number.
Here are some of the things that may put people at risk of suicide:
- Substance abuse can cause mental highs and lows that exacerbate suicidal thoughts
- Intoxication (more than one in three people who die from suicide are found to be intoxicated)
- Access to firearms (the majority of completed suicides involve the use of a firearm)
- Chronic medical illness
- Gender (though more women than men attempt suicide, men are four times more likely to die by suicide)
- History of trauma
- Isolation
- Age (people under age 24 or above age 65 are at a higher risk for suicide)
- Recent tragedy or loss
- Agitation and sleep deprivation
Call Us Today
Suicidal thoughts or behaviors should be considered a psychiatric emergency, and immediate professional intervention is crucial. Saber Psychiatry specializes in evaluating and treating children and adult psychiatric disorders, including suicidal thoughts. We are currently accepting new patients ages 2 to 65. Call 615.678.7839 to schedule an appointment.