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>> It's estimated that at least 1 out of 65
Americans has lost a loved one to suicide.

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And more people die of suicide
than by either AIDS or homicide

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in the U.S. Suicide effects everyone.

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It's a tragedy that has been so long in the
shadows, that's why I'm so glad to welcome you

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to the Los Angeles County
Suicide Prevention website.

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I'm Dr. Kita Curry, the President of
Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services,

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the home of Los Angeles County's
suicide hotline.

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Because suicide is such a taboo subject,
most of us don't know a lot about it.

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Here are some key facts.

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Mental illnesses emerge early in life, 50
percent by age 14, and 75 percent by 24.

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This is important because about 90 percent
of people who take their lives suffer

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from a mental illness especially depression.

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Adolescents and young adults attempt suicide
far more often than other age groups.

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The rate of deaths by suicide
actually increases with age.

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Although males are most likely to
end their lives, far more females,

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are treated for suicide attempts.

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Suicide among our youth is a great concern,

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more than 1 out of 10 suicides
occurs between the ages of 10 and 24.

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California is lucky to have a lower rate of
suicide than many states but we still lose

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over 3,000 youth and adults
to suicide every year.

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Last but not least, the presence of a gun in
the home greatly increases the risk of suicide.

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This website is designed especially
for educators, parents and students

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and the message throughout
is suicide is preventable.