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Missouri Gun Violence often focuses on homicides in big cities & urban populations.
Meanwhile...
Firearm Suicide accounts for 56% of all MO Gun Violence deaths
COVID-19 may also bring a 20%-30% increase in Firearm Suicides. {THREAD 1/6}
https://maps.everytownresearch.org/everystat#Missouri
Meanwhile...
Firearm Suicide accounts for 56% of all MO Gun Violence deaths COVID-19 may also bring a 20%-30% increase in Firearm Suicides. {THREAD 1/6}
https://maps.everytownresearch.org/everystat#Missouri
Also, the highest rates of suicide occur in Missouri’s Rural Counties. {2/6}
http://suicidepreventionconference.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Sale-Slides-Show-Me-You-Care-8-10-17.pdf
http://suicidepreventionconference.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Sale-Slides-Show-Me-You-Care-8-10-17.pdf
And yes, other means of Suicide completion are used, but in Missouri (and across the USA) Firearms are used most often. {3/6}
Who’s at the greatest risk of Suicide in Missouri?
LGBTQIA (MO college students in this category are nearly 3x as likely to have suicidal thoughts)
Active Military (Mostly White Males under 30 w/ failed relationships as #1 stressor)
Veterans (Almost 100% Male)
{4/6}
LGBTQIA (MO college students in this category are nearly 3x as likely to have suicidal thoughts) Active Military (Mostly White Males under 30 w/ failed relationships as #1 stressor) Veterans (Almost 100% Male) {4/6}
Also, suicide among young people has increased at an alarming rate in recent years. {5/6}
https://everytownresearch.org/report/the-rise-of-firearm-suicide-among-young-americans/
https://everytownresearch.org/report/the-rise-of-firearm-suicide-among-young-americans/
What can YOU do?
Help pass waiting period laws & require background checks on ALL gun sales.
Promote secure firearm storage practices.
JOIN @MomsDemand Action for Gun Sense in America.
Text “READY” to 644-33 to get involved.
{6/6} https://momsdemandaction.org/everytown-moms-demand-action-students-demand-action-statements-as-suicide-prevention-awareness-month-begins/
Help pass waiting period laws & require background checks on ALL gun sales. Promote secure firearm storage practices. JOIN @MomsDemand Action for Gun Sense in America. Text “READY” to 644-33 to get involved. {6/6} https://momsdemandaction.org/everytown-moms-demand-action-students-demand-action-statements-as-suicide-prevention-awareness-month-begins/
Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay 
If you’re reading this and struggling with suicidal thoughts
Please reach out to talk with people who can help.
Call 1-800-273-TALK(8255)
Chat https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/
If you’re reading this and struggling with suicidal thoughts
Please reach out to talk with people who can help.
Call 1-800-273-TALK(8255)
Chat https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/
