Stats range from 10-30. Greenland at 100 per 100,000 population. Poor economic environment, wars will cause rate to spike. War veterans 30% think of suicide. Age 45-65 male highly likely to go take this route. Retirement is scary.
Successful treatments: anti-depressant but needs to be mindful of effects, esp on youth. Safe and confidential place to talk. Need to go for 10 sessions at least. Success rate is 50%.
Impact on family - very profound. 5m Americans affected. 6 family members will be very deeply affected. An emotional burden for life.
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