More people die from suicide than from homicide in the United States.
Every day approximately 86 Americans commit suicide, and 1,500 people attempt to commit suicide. To help prevent suicide, follow these tips suggested by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Depressive and Manic-Depressive Association. Express your feelings to trusted friends or relatives. Avoid drugs and alcohol. Drugs and alcohol also interfere with the effectiveness of medications prescribed for depressive disorders.