Suicide Prevention Stats & Facts: Key Numbers You Need to Know

Suicide remains a significant public health crisis—but knowledge can be a powerful tool. In this post, Dr. Dave reveals critical suicide prevention statistics: over 49,000 Americans died by suicide in 2023 (one every 11 minutes), 1.5 million attempted it, and rates have risen nearly 37% since 2000. These facts underscore the urgency—and hope—in prevention efforts.