Yahweh-Rapha - The Lord Who Heals

Suicide rates among women in the U.S. have seen alarming increases over the past two decades, with women aged 45 to 64 experiencing a 63% rise—reaching approximately 7.5 deaths per 100,000 in 2021—due to factors like chronic stress, hormonal shifts, and untreated mental health conditions.

Even more concerning, suicide rates among girls aged 10 to 14 have tripled, now at 1.7 per 100,000, driven by social media pressures, bullying, and lack of early intervention. While women are more likely to experience suicidal thoughts, men tend to die by suicide at higher rates due to more lethal methods. Suicide remains the second leading cause of death among youth aged 10–14, and disparities persist across racial and ethnic groups, with American Indian/Alaska Native women facing the highest rates.