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MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS. APPAREL THAT MATTERS.

With suicide being the 12th leading cause of death in the U.S. - it's time to normalize talking about mental health, which is why Lucky Lu Designs has committed to raising awareness around mental health, depression, anxiety and suicide and donating 10% of net sales to suicide prevention. 

SUICIDE STATISTICS:

Every day, approximately 125 Americans die by suicide.

Suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death for 15 to 24 year old Americans.

There is one suicide death for every estimated 25 suicide attempts.

There are approximately 1,149,475 annual attempts in the U.S. (using 25:1 ratio) or one attempt every 27.5 seconds

WARNING SIGNS:

The warning signs of suicide are indicators that a person may be in acute danger and may urgently need help.

  • Talking about wanting to die or to kill oneself;
  • Looking for a way to kill oneself;
  • Talking about feeling hopeless or having no purpose;
  • Talking about feeling trapped or being in unbearable pain;
  • Talking about being a burden to others;
  • Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs;
  • Acting anxious, agitated, or reckless;
  • Sleeping too little or too much;
  • Withdrawing or feeling isolated;
  • Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge; and
  • Displaying extreme mood swings.

You can text HOME to 741741 to reach a volunteer crisis counselor or call 988 to talk to someone one the phone.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND RESOURCES:

https://yellowribbon.org