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"It's sad to know we are losing more than one person each day to suicide," said Supervisor Greg Cox, County Board of Supervisors. "It's important for residents to know the County offers mental health services for children and adults."

Of the 392 suicides reported in the region in 2011, 290 were white, 45 Hispanic , 23 Asian , 22 black, and 12 victims from other ethnic groups. Men still outnumbered women three to one.

The causes of suicide are complex. Research has shown that the majority of people who die by suicide were clinically depressed or suffered from another diagnosable mental or substance abuse disorder.

Most people who are depressed do not kill themselves; however untreated depression could increase the risk of suicide.

Some of the risk factors and warning signs of suicide include:
• Talking of hurting or killing oneself
• Hopelessness or helplessness
• Divorce, separation, stress on family
• Loss of health (real or imaginary)
• Loss of job or home
• Increased alcohol or drug use
• Isolation from family and friends
• Daring or risk-taking behavior

Most people who attempt or complete a suicide had one or more warning signs prior to the attempt.

"People think about hurting themselves when they feel hopeless and powerless," said Alfredo Aguirre, Director of County Mental Health Services. "When a friend or a loved one comes to you for help, take it seriously. If he or she is having thoughts of suicide or ending it all, seek help immediately."

An important component of the County's Live Well, San Diego! initiative is to focus on the entire health of a person, including their mental health, and the safety of everyone around them. People in suicidal danger should call 911. The County operates an Access and Crisis Line seven days a week, 24 hours a day at (888) 724-7240. The hotline receives about 7,000 calls each month. Help and resources are also available www.Up2SD.org.