IMPACT.
IMPACT.
Donations to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is a voluntary health organization that advocates for research and education around suicide,
Suicide Statistics
Suicide is the
11th
leading cause of deathIn 2021,
48,183
Americans died by suicideIn 2021, there were an estimated
1.70M
suicide attempts- The age-adjusted suicide rate in 2021 was 14.04 per 100,000 individuals.
- In 2021, men died by suicide 3.90x more than women.
- On average, there are 132 suicides per day.
- White males accounted for 69.68% of suicide deaths in 2021.
- In 2021, firearms accounted for 54.64% of all suicide deaths.
- 94% of adults surveyed in the U.S. think suicide can be prevented.
AFSP Impact & Methods.
AFSP is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide, including those who have experienced a loss. AFSP creates a culture that’s smart about mental health by engaging in the following core strategies:
- Funding scientific research
- Educating the public about mental health and suicide prevention
- Advocating for public policies in mental health and suicide prevention
- Supporting survivors of suicide loss and those affected by suicide
