Welcome To Lean On Foundation

It only takes a second to ask how somebody's day is going or to give a simple compliment.

 The mission of Lean On Foundation is to be the light on your darkest days, the hope when in despair, the voice of a story unfinished;
Suicide awareness, suicide prevention, and mental wellness has become our passion and we will always be your shoulder to Lean On.  

• Nearly 800,000 people die due to suicide every year.
• For every suicide there are many more people who attempt suicide every year. A prior suicide attempt is the single most important risk factor for suicide in the general population.
• Suicide is the third leading cause of death in 15-19-year-olds.
• 79% of global suicides occur in low- and middle-income countries.
• Ingestion of pesticide, hanging and firearms are among the most common methods of suicide globally.

Sources:

Suicide. (n.d.). Retrieved December 25, 2020, from https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/suicide 

• Additional facts about suicide in the US The age-adjusted suicide rate in 2020 was 13.48 per 100,000 individuals. The rate of suicide is highest in middle-aged white men. In 2020, men died by suicide 3.88x more than women. On average, there are 130 suicides per day. White males accounted for 69.68% of suicide deaths in 2020. In 2020, firearms accounted for 52.83% of all suicide deaths. 93% of adults surveyed in the U.S. think suicide can be prevented.