Guns, Social Media & Loneliness with Surgeon General Vivek Murthy
On with Kara Swisher
Means Matter in Suicide Prevention
The method used in suicide attempts significantly affects the likelihood of completion. Having easy access to firearms, particularly loaded and unlocked, increases the risk of completing suicide to around 90%, higher than other methods. While some argue that reducing access to guns won't reduce suicides, statistics show that the means do matter. Suicide can often be a quick decision, especially for young people, and many individuals who die by suicide do not have a prior mental health diagnosis.
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