Former Miss USA, Cheslie Kryst, has died. The New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner confirmed that she died by suicide. Kryst was 30.
According to Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 9.3 million people experience thoughts of suicide. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates more than 700,000 people die due to suicide every year and nearly 77% of all global suicides occur in low and middle-income countries.
In episode 71, we will share warning signs on How To Identify Someone At Risk For Suicide Online. In addition to prevention resources.
How To Get Help:
In the US, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.
Worldwide, visit Find A Helpline, which is a free online tool that connects people to helplines in more than 50 countries.
The International Association for Suicide Prevention and Befrienders Worldwide also provides contact information for crisis centers from around the world.