| dc.description.abstract | Since 2008, suicide has ranked among the top 10 leading causes of death in the United States. In
2016, suicide was the second leading cause of death for individuals ages 10-34 and the fourth
leading cause of death for individuals ages 35-54. From 1999 through 2017, the suicide rate has
increased by 33%.1 To say that suicide is a problem in our country would be a huge
understatement. With each new year as statistics are released data reveals the truth that suicide is
only becoming more and more prevalent. But why does it seem like no one is talking about it?
Why is discussion regarding suicide often done in private, behind closed doors, or not at all. This
thesis will take a look back at the long-term negative affect the past has had and still has to this
day regarding the discussion of suicide. It will also partially suggest changes to advance the
discussion moving forward | en_US |
