As Indiana suicide rate rises, Health officials urge awareness during Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

INDIANA – September is recognized as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising public understanding and providing resources to help those who may be struggling.

According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), a person dies by suicide in the U.S. every 11 minutes. While more women attempt suicide, men are four times more likely to die by suicide. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for individuals ages 10 to 24 and the 11th leading cause of death overall in the U.S..

Suicide in Indiana

Recent data from the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) reveals a troubling trend in the state. Between 2022 and 2023, Indiana’s suicide rate increased by 3.7%, rising from 16.3 to 16.9 per 100,000 residents. In 2023 alone, there were 1,184 suicide deaths among