May is Mental Health Awareness Month, an annual event started by Mental Health America in 1949. It’s all about showing how important mental well-being is, educating people, getting rid of the stigma, and supporting those who struggle with mental health issues. Every year, people and groups come together to raise awareness and fight for better mental health care and resources.

Mental health awareness is super important because it helps reduce stigma, encourages early intervention, and promotes empathy and understanding. When we talk openly about mental health, we create a more compassionate society where people feel comfortable reaching out for help. And guess what? That leads to better mental well-being for everyone! 

Team Suicide Prevention brings together cyclists and individuals affected by suicide in the Tulsa area to form a diverse group dedicated to advocacy, education, and support for suicide prevention. This includes providing hope, healing and resources to individuals and families impacted by suicide.

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Infographic presenting suicide statistics in the United States. Highlights include: 47,511 suicides making it the 10th leading cause of death; higher prevalence among men and veterans; 90% of individuals who died by suicide had a diagnosable mental illness; lack of mental health services for 43.8% with a diagnosed condition; 73.1% states lacking enough mental health providers.
Infographic titled 'Suicide Data: Oklahoma' from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. It states suicide is the 8th leading cause of death in Oklahoma, with detailed rankings by age group. Highlights include: 72.1% of communities lacking mental health resources in 2020, suicide rates being five times higher than motor vehicle accidents in 2019, and firearm suicides accounting for a significant percentage. Data from 2019 shows Oklahoma had 816 suicides, with a rate of 20.48 per 100,000 population, ranking 8th in the state. The total YPLL before age 65 is 17,418.

We ask you to take a moment and browse the website to read people’s stories and learn more about Team Suicide Prevention and our dedication to advocate, educate, and support Suicide Prevention. At the same time, we provide hope, healing, and resources to individuals and families impacted by suicide.

The Overall Brutal Statistics of Suicide

  • Total Suicides: In 2023, over 49,300 people died by suicide in the U.S., making on average the 2nd leading cause of death.

  • Rates: That’s on avarage 1 death every 11 minutes.

Infographic on adult suicide statistics with figures: 13.2 million seriously thought about suicide, 3.8 million made a plan, 1.6 million attempted suicide.

For more demographics and Information Please visit the CDC by clicking the image above.