bus 271 visual media project

1. The Rise of
U.S.Suicide
Rates in the
21st Century
By: Ellie Zarr - BUS 271
The U.S. suicide rate has
increased sharply since the
turn of the century, led by
an even greater rise among
middle-aged white people,
particularly women.

2. How serious is the problem? How many Americans die
each year from it? How many attempts are made even if
they are unsuccessful?

3. What are some of the major causes and reasonings behind suicides?
Depression & other mental illnesses, hopelessness, the feeling of being a burden, stressful situations,
isolation, substance abuse, family history of suicide attempts, and family violence are all major causes of
suicide.

4. What age group and gender are suicide deaths most
commonly found in?
"The rate of suicide is highest in middle-aged white men."
-Madeleine Burry, Freelance writer and editor covering health, parenting, and wellness.
Ages:
Genders:

5. Being aware and
attentive of your loved
ones can help prevent
suicide. Visit
https://suicidepreventio
nlifeline.org/ or call
800-273-8255 if you or
anyone you know are
having suicidal
thoughts.

6. There is help available.

7. citations:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/us-suicide-rate-has-
risen-sharply-in-the-21st-century/2016/04/21/2b5fa6fe-07d1-11e6-bdcb-
0133da18418d_story.html
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470850/figure/SR-240_RB-
3370.fig07/
https://www.health.com/author/madeleine-burry
https://chicagotherapist.com/blog/suicide_prevention_awareness/