07-30-2015, 04:23 AM
FYI:
http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/29669...s-in-state
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Suicide has surpassed traffic fatalities as the number one cause of death in Hawaii and Hawaii County is seeing the most instances in the state.
The Hawaii Tribune-Herald reports that the most recent data available through the Department of health shows between 2010 and 2014 Hawaii County had 952 nonfatal suicide attempts and 180 deaths due to suicide. About 96 people per 100,000 on the island attempt and die from suicide, well above the next highest rate of 76.6 people per 100,000 on Kauai. Maui's rate was 76, and Honolulu's was 53.1. The state average is 62.6 suicide deaths per 100,000 people.
Hawaii County Prosecutor Mitch Roth called the suicide rate an "epidemic."
We must be "maka'ala" (alert, aware, vigilant, watchful) for signs that our loved ones are in depression, feel hopeless, feel alone, etc. Some have the potential to resort to suicide as an answer to the never ending pain one feels.
Extending a helping hand, or just an ear, and a hug or two, along with encouragement goes along way. Some refuse professional help, and are embarrassed to ask for help. Our keiki are also at risk.
Sadly, I speak from personal experience, as my beloved husband committed suicide. Our ohana will never be the same, however, we carry on, knowing his pain has finally subsided.
Mahalo ke Akua for your grace.
JMO.
http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/29669...s-in-state
(*Snipped - More at link)
Suicide has surpassed traffic fatalities as the number one cause of death in Hawaii and Hawaii County is seeing the most instances in the state.
The Hawaii Tribune-Herald reports that the most recent data available through the Department of health shows between 2010 and 2014 Hawaii County had 952 nonfatal suicide attempts and 180 deaths due to suicide. About 96 people per 100,000 on the island attempt and die from suicide, well above the next highest rate of 76.6 people per 100,000 on Kauai. Maui's rate was 76, and Honolulu's was 53.1. The state average is 62.6 suicide deaths per 100,000 people.
Hawaii County Prosecutor Mitch Roth called the suicide rate an "epidemic."
We must be "maka'ala" (alert, aware, vigilant, watchful) for signs that our loved ones are in depression, feel hopeless, feel alone, etc. Some have the potential to resort to suicide as an answer to the never ending pain one feels.
Extending a helping hand, or just an ear, and a hug or two, along with encouragement goes along way. Some refuse professional help, and are embarrassed to ask for help. Our keiki are also at risk.
Sadly, I speak from personal experience, as my beloved husband committed suicide. Our ohana will never be the same, however, we carry on, knowing his pain has finally subsided.
Mahalo ke Akua for your grace.
JMO.