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Suicide & Crisis Help in the U.S. and U.K.
If you or someone you know is in crisis, there are free, confidential, and 24/7 resources available across the United States and United Kingdom.
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US Resources
Key lifelines for crisis and suicide help. Read the statistics. Download the resources.
You are not alone. There is always help available. Key Statistics: Suicide in the United States • In 2024, there were 48,824 suicide-related deaths, a decrease by 1% from 2023 (49,316). • In 2024, the suicide rate was 13.7 per 100,000 people. This represents a 2% decrease compared with 2023 and a 4% decrease compared with 2022. While these recent trends show decrease, the rate remains 32% higher than in 2000 (10.4 per 100,000 people). • Suicide-related deaths were four times higher among males (38,977) compared to females (9,847). • Suicide is the second leading cause of death among youth and young adults ages 15-34. However, suicide rates in this age group decreased by 4% from 2023 to 2024, declining from 15.9 to 15.2 per 100,000. • Firearms were the most common method of death by suicide, accounting for more than half of all suicide deaths (57%).
UK Resources
Key lifelines for crisis and suicide help. Read the statistics. Download the resources.
You are not alone. Reach out for help. England & Wales (2024) Total suicides registered: 5,717 (Samaritans) or 6,190 (ONS) Office for National Statistics Overall rate: 11.4 per 100,000 (ONS) By sex: Males: 17.6 per 100,000 (stable from 2023) Office for National Statistics Females: 5.7 per 100,000 (stable) Office for National Statistics Highest age group: Males 50–54: 26.8–27.5 per 100,000 Females 45–49: 7.9 per 100,000 Office for National Statistics Lowest age group: Under 20: 5.8 per 100,000 The House of Commons Library Regional variation: Highest rates: North East (15.1) and North West (13.7) Samaritans Lowest: London (8.3) Samaritans Wales (2024) Total suicides registered: 436 (50) more than 2023
