Mental Health is a top concern for the Uintah Basin. Reported “poor mental health days” and suicide rates in the Tri-County area are alarming compared to state and national averages. We can’t just sit back and watch the numbers rise. Key players in our community are connecting to make a difference.
SUICIDE RATES (per 100k population)
ibis.utah.gov 2020-2023
Suicides are determined using ICD-10 codes X60-X84, Y87.0, *U03.
NATIONAL 13.9 | UTAH 20.9 | TRI-COUNTY 38.5 |
SELF HARM
Suicide deaths are only part of the problem. More people are hospitalized or treated in ERs for suicide attempts than are fatally injured. In 2022, 14 Utahns were treated for self-inflicted injuries every day.
GROUP IN FOCUS: MALE ADULTS
https://ibis.utah.gov/ibisph-view/indicator/complete_profile/SuicDth.html
https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/disparities/index.html
In Utah, from 2021-2023, males had significantly higher suicide rates than females in every age group. (Age 35-44 being the highest; 49.3 per 100k pop)
For females, age 45-54 were the highest; 15.3 per 100k pop.
Note: According to CDCs disparities report, youth (age 10-24) account for 15% of suicides with a rate of 11 per 100k pop. However, suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for this age group (increasing 52.2% between 2000-2021).
Let’s hone our focus on mental health. It’s time to reach to those in need. It’s time to connect.
Visit Mental Connection.com today to see a list of local, licensed therapists living in the TriCounty Area.
