Suicide Prevention Program
Publications
Suicide Prevention Month 2022
This fact sheet explains why suicide is a public health issue, how many people die by suicide, who dies by suicide, and overall how many people attempt suicide in New Mexico annually.
This fact sheet helps explain suicide including what it is, how it affects health, who is at risk, how we can prevent it, and where you can learn more.
Reducing the number of suicides requires the engagement and commitment of people in many sectors in and outside of government, including public health, mental health, health care, the Armed Forces, business, entertainment, media, and education. This update of the strategy drew on suicide prevention experts from all these sectors.