CVS Health study shows continuing suicide crisis in the U.S.

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A recent CVS Health® (NYSE: CVS)/Harris Poll survey of Americans 18 years and older found that nearly one in five (18%) U.S. adults say they were plagued with suicidal thoughts in the past year.  

Other key findings from the survey include:

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  • More than a third of younger adults aged 18-34 (36%) say they had moments in the past year where they contemplated suicide.

  • An overwhelming nine in ten (89%) U.S. adults deem suicide prevention efforts a major priority in our society.

  • However, less than a third (32%) strongly agree they can recognize the warning signs of someone potentially at risk, and only four in ten (43%) are strongly aware of resources that offer support and information on suicide prevention.

  • Nearly eight in ten (77%) U.S. adults believe health care providers have a crucial role in suicide prevention, and there is an opportunity for providers to have more discussions about suicide with patients…

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