The Alarming Truth About Men’s Suicide.
Men consistently have a higher suicide rate than women. While some progress has been made to reduce this rate, more needs to be done to address men’s mental health. Here are some key points to understand.
References:
https://www.healthline.com/health/mens-health/mens-suicide-rate
Men consistently have a higher suicide rate than women. While some progress has been made to reduce this rate, more needs to be done to address men’s mental health. Here are some key points to understand.
References:
https://www.healthline.com/health/mens-health/mens-suicide-rate
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00:00Welcome back Sunbro, we hope you all in great health and great money.
00:04Before we start, please at least subscribe so we can have little money for food and paying bills.
00:09Alright, today we are going to talk about, the alarming truth about men's suicide.
00:14Men consistently have a higher suicide rate than women.
00:17While some progress has been made to reduce this rate,
00:19more needs to be done to address men's mental health.
00:22Here are some key points to understand.
00:241. Statistics.
00:26In 2021, over 48,000 people died by suicide in the US,
00:30with men nearly four times more likely than women.
00:32Men make up about 50% of the US population but account for nearly 80% of suicides.
00:382. Age.
00:39Men aged 75 and older have the highest suicide rates.
00:42For adolescents, suicide is the second leading cause of death,
00:45though girls 12.4% are more likely to attempt suicide than boys 5.3%.
00:513. Race and geography.
00:53Native American and white men have the highest suicide rates.
00:56Globally, rates are highest in Africa and lowest in the Eastern Mediterranean.
01:00While most areas have seen a decrease in rates, they have increased in the Americas.
01:044. Sexuality and gender.
01:06A 2022 survey by The Trevor Project found that almost 45% of LGBTQ plus youth
01:12seriously considered suicide in the past year. Among them, 28% of cisgender LGBTQ plus men
01:18and 59% of transgender LGBTQ plus men considered suicide, with 6% of cisgender LGBTQ plus men
01:25and 22% of transgender LGBTQ plus men attempting suicide.
01:29A study found that transgender teenagers in Canada are 7.6 times more likely to attempt suicide.
01:355. Occupations.
01:37Veterans and men in industries like construction, mining,
01:39transportation, and agriculture have higher suicide rates.
01:43A 2021 study showed that over 30,000 post-9-11 veterans died by suicide,
01:48compared to just over 7,000 killed in conflict. It's predominantly male veterans who die by suicide.
01:546. Disability.
01:56A study from 2021 reports that adults with disabilities are significantly more
02:00likely to experience suicidal thoughts and attempts.
02:037. Why are men's suicide rates higher?
02:05Men's depression may be underreported as they are less likely to seek help due to stigma.
02:09Research suggests women are more likely to attempt suicide,
02:12but men are more likely to die by suicide, often choosing more violent methods.
02:178. Reducing suicide rates.
02:19Support the men in your life by recognizing signs of depression and encouraging them to seek help.
02:24On a larger scale, reducing stigma and increasing mental health resources can help lower rates.
02:299. Getting support.
02:30Mental Health America offers various resources.
02:33Crisis Text Line, Text Home to 741,741.
02:38Disaster Distress Helpline, 800-985-5990.
02:43For immediate help, call the 998-SUICIDE-AND-CRISIS-LIFELINE or 911,
02:47or go to the nearest emergency room.
02:50The men's suicide rate is alarmingly high,
02:52but we can help by supporting the men around us and promoting mental health care.
02:56If you're struggling, know you're not alone and reach out for support.
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