CT suicide numbers higher and younger

Legislation seeks to fund prevention efforts
Connecticut’s rate of suicide is on the rise. According to the Connecticut Suicide Advisory Board, one person died by suicide every 21 hours in the state and suicide is the second leading cause of death for young people aged 10 to 34.
Statistics from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reported a 52% increase in youth suicide from 2000 to 2021. This was particularly true during the pandemic for adolescents aged 12 to 17.
In April, Connecticut Senator Richard Blumenthal introduced legislation seeking to fund suicide prevention initiatives, support healthcare providers in receiving proper suicide training and create a centralized hub that would provide safety information to at-risk youths and the...