To most of us, it seems antithetical, even unnatural. While there are plenty of arguments about what motivates people at the most basic level, self-preservation is almost always at the top.

Yet far too many people decide survival is not the best choice. It is frustrating to see the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ranking suicide repeatedly as one of the leading causes of death in the United States. According to cdc.gov, 49,000 people died by suicide in 2023, or one death every 11 minutes. And it could have been much worse.

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The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is a hotline for individuals in crisis or for those looking to help someone else. To speak with a trained listener, call 988. Visit 988lifeline.org for crisis chat services or for more information.

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