A Growing Concern: The Rise of Suicide Rates in the U.S.
Suicide remains a critical public health issue in the United States. After experiencing declines in 2019 and 2020, suicide deaths rose approximately 5% in 2021. The most recent provisional estimates indicate that this troubling trend has continued into 2022, with an estimated 49,449 suicides—a heartbreaking increase from 48,183 deaths in 2021, representing a rise of approximately 2.6%. These statistics underscore the urgent need for awareness, prevention, and support for mental health initiatives as we strive to address this epidemic and lend a helping hand to those in need.
HOW HTGH MAKES AN IMPACT
HOW WE GOT STARTED: THE YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH PROJECT
The youth mental health project fundraiser catalyzed the establishment of HTGH. Completing the final 1,300 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail raised nearly $30,000 in donations, demonstrating the belief that HTGH could play a significant role in mental health advocacy. The mission is to support other organizations and programs nationwide that need visibility and funding.
“The Youth Mental Health Project is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to educate, empower, and support families and communities to better understand and care for the mental health of our youth.
We envision a world made up of informed families and caring communities that realize and strengthen the mental health of our youth — a world where people are just as aware of their mental health as their physical health, where families are validated and able to readily access the care they need.”