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Suicide

Suicide accounts for 18% of deaths among people of this age group.﻿﻿ Sadly, most people who commit suicide feel like it is their only way out of a helpless feeling situation.

However, there are many resources for people with suicidal thoughts. If you are experiencing depression or other mental health issues, seek help. With talk therapy and medications, you can find that life is worth living. In fact, most people who attempt suicide say they regret it.

Interviews with 29 people who survived a suicide attempt by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge say they regretted the decision the moment they jumped.