Suicide affects all demographic groups in America.
The report is the continuation of an anti-suicide initiative begun two years ago under the Clinton administration. More than 30,000 Americans die by their own hand every year. In addition, another 650,000 Americans attempt and fail to commit suicide annually, the new report says. The despair and disorders that lead to suicide are preventable, the coalition finds, but all parts of society must combat the problem. There is a role to be played by people in education, justice, health, substance abuse prevention and treatment, the media, faith-based organizations, family and youth organizations, and senior citizens groups.