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Understanding Suicide in New Mexico: Trends, Prevention, and Resources

Explore the definitions and terminology surrounding suicide and suicidal behaviors, examine the state suicide trend data in New Mexico, learn about the Suicide Prevention Program of the NM Department of Health, and discover available resources.

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Understanding Suicide in New Mexico: Trends, Prevention, and Resources

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  1. Suicide in New MexicoNew Mexico Public Health Association Annual MeetingLas Cruces, NMApril 2, 2019New Mexico Department of HealthEpidemiology & Response Division Jacalyn Dougherty, RN, PhD - Suicide Prevention Program Coordinator Carol Moss, MS - Mental Health Epidemiologist

  2. Topic Overview • Suicide and suicidal behaviors definitions & terminology • State suicide trend data • NMDOH’s Suicide Prevention Program • Resources

  3. Definitions • Suicide: Death caused by self-directed injurious behavior with an intent to die as a result of the behavior. • Suicide attempt: Non-fatal, self-directed, potentially injurious behavior with an intent to die as a result of the behavior; might not result in injury. • Suicidal ideation: Thinking about, considering, or planning suicide. • Suicide-related behaviors: Thoughts and activities that may contribute or lead to suicide. Source: https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/suicide/definitions.html

  4. Pyramid of Suicidal Behaviors Death by Intentional Self-injury Self-inflicted injuries resulting in hospitalizations or ED visits Self-inflicted injuries resulting in visits to primary care facilities Self-inflicted injuries treated outside the health system, not treated or not reported Suicidal ideation and attempts that do not lead to injury

  5. Terminology • Use “died by suicide” or “suicide death” rather than “committed” suicide • Avoid referring to people as their disease  use instead “person with depression” vs. “depressive”

  6. Suicide Death Rates by Year, NM & U.S., 2008-2017 Sources:CentersforDiseaseControlandPrevention.DetailedMortalitydata, 2008-2017.Availableathttps://wonder.cdc.gov/. Accessed March 26, 2019;NewMexicoDepartmentofHealth.BureauofVitalRecordsand HealthStatisticsdeathdata,2008-2017.NewMexico’sIndicator-BasedInformationSystem.Availableathttps://ibis.health.state.nm.us.Accessed March 26, 2019.

  7. U.S. Suicide Death Rates by State, 2017 • ¹The number of deaths per 100,000 total population. Source:CentersforDiseaseControlandPrevention.Suicide mortality by state.Availableathttps://www.cdc.gov/nchs/pressroom/sosmap/suicide-mortality/suicide.htm#tabs-2-2. Accessed March 26, 2019.

  8. Suicide Death Rates by NM Counties, 2013-2017 • Source:NewMexicoDepartmentofHealth.BureauofVitalRecordsand HealthStatisticsdeathdata,2013-2017.NewMexico’sIndicator-BasedInformationSystem.Availableathttps://ibis.health.state.nm.us.AccessedMarch 26, 2019.

  9. Suicide Death Rates by NM Public Health Region, 2017 Source:NewMexicoDepartmentofHealth.BureauofVitalRecordsand HealthStatisticsdeathdata,2017.NewMexico’sIndicator-BasedInformationSystem.Availableathttps://ibis.health.state.nm.us.AccessedMarch 26, 2019.

  10. Suicide Death Rates by NM Urban/Rural Counties, 2017 Source:NewMexicoDepartmentofHealth.BureauofVitalRecordsand HealthStatisticsdeathdata,2017.NewMexico’sIndicator-BasedInformationSystem.Availableathttps://ibis.health.state.nm.us.AccessedMarch 26, 2019

  11. Suicide Death Counts by Selected NM Counties,2017 San Juan n=37 Taos n=14 McKinley n=19 Santa Fe n=42 Sandoval n=22 Valencia n=18 Bernalillo n=161 Eddy n=16 Dona Ana n=37 Otero n=24 Source:NewMexicoDepartmentofHealth.BureauofVitalRecordsand HealthStatisticsdeathdata,2017.NewMexico’sIndicator-BasedInformationSystem.Availableathttps://ibis.health.state.nm.us.AccessedMarch 26, 2019

  12. Suicide Death Rates by Year & Sex,NM, 2008-2017 • Source:NewMexicoDepartmentofHealth.BureauofVitalRecordsand HealthStatisticsdeathdata, 2008-2017.NewMexico’sIndicator-BasedInformationSystem.Availableathttps://ibis.health.state.nm.us.AccessedMarch 26, 2019.

  13. Suicide Death Rates by 3-year Moving Time Period & Race/Ethnicity, NM, 2008-2017 • Source:NewMexicoDepartmentofHealth.BureauofVitalRecordsand HealthStatisticsdeathdata, 2008-2017.NewMexico’sIndicator-BasedInformationSystem.Availableathttps://ibis.health.state.nm.us.AccessedMarch 26, 2019.

  14. Suicide Death Rates by Year & Age Group,NM, 2008-2017 • Source:NewMexicoDepartmentofHealth.BureauofVitalRecordsand HealthStatisticsdeathdata, 2008-2017.NewMexico’sIndicator-BasedInformationSystem.Availableathttps://ibis.health.state.nm.us.AccessedMarch 26, 2019.

  15. Suicide Deaths by Mechanism, NM, 2017 • Source:NewMexicoDepartmentofHealth.BureauofVitalRecordsand HealthStatisticsdeathdata,2017.NewMexico’sIndicator-BasedInformationSystem.Availableathttps://ibis.health.state.nm.us.AccessedMarch 26, 2019.

  16. Suicide Death Rates by Year & Age Group, NM, 2008-2017 • Source:NewMexicoDepartmentofHealth.BureauofVitalRecordsand HealthStatisticsdeathdata,2017.NewMexico’sIndicator-BasedInformationSystem.Availableathttps://ibis.health.state.nm.us.AccessedMarch 26, 2019.

  17. Youth Suicide Death Rates by Year & Age Group, NM, 2015-2017 • Source:NewMexicoDepartmentofHealth.BureauofVitalRecordsand HealthStatisticsdeathdata,2017.NewMexico’sIndicator-BasedInformationSystem.Availableathttps://ibis.health.state.nm.us.AccessedMarch 26, 2019.

  18. Youth Suicide Death Rates by Year & Age Group, NM, 2015-2017 • Source:NewMexicoDepartmentofHealth.BureauofVitalRecordsand HealthStatisticsdeathdata,2017.NewMexico’sIndicator-BasedInformationSystem.Availableathttps://ibis.health.state.nm.us.AccessedMarch 26, 2019.

  19. Youth Suicide Death Counts by Age Group & Sex, NM, 2017 Source:NewMexicoDepartmentofHealth.BureauofVitalRecordsand HealthStatisticsdeathdata, 2008-2017.NewMexico’sIndicator-BasedInformationSystem.Availableathttps://ibis.health.state.nm.us.AccessedMarch 27, 2019.

  20. Youth Suicide Death Counts by Age Group & Race/Ethnicity, NM, 2017 Source:NewMexicoDepartmentofHealth.BureauofVitalRecordsand HealthStatisticsdeathdata, 2008-2017.NewMexico’sIndicator-BasedInformationSystem.Availableathttps://ibis.health.state.nm.us.AccessedMarch 27, 2019.

  21. Youth Suicide Death Counts by Age Group & Mechanism, NM, 2017 Source:NewMexicoDepartmentofHealth.BureauofVitalRecordsand HealthStatisticsdeathdata, 2008-2017.NewMexico’sIndicator-BasedInformationSystem.Availableathttps://ibis.health.state.nm.us.AccessedMarch 27, 2019.

  22. Mental Health Data Resource https://nmhealth.org/data/view/general/2193/

  23. Planning & Gatekeeper Training Resources Question, Persuade, Refer Gatekeeper Trainings (for individuals and organizations)

  24. DOH’s Suicide Prevention Program • Survey suicide and prevention efforts around the state • Promote evidence-based approaches consistent with principles of wise stewardship of funds and efforts • Establish and support a statewide Suicide Prevention Coalition • Develop a Strategic Plan for Suicide Prevention • Participate with Child Fatality Review Suicide Panel and id. suggestions to address system failures with prevention in mind • Promote and support policy initiatives related to suicide • Expand capacity to prevent suicide with partnerships

  25. In summary, suicide … • is a multi-faceted, complex public health issue with various biopsychosocial components and • requires data to direct interventions and a comprehensive, evidence-based approach. The primary goal of suicide prevention efforts is to …

  26. Our most important message … Suicide is preventable!

  27. Thank you! Please call if you have any questions or comments. carol.moss@state.nm.us 505-476-1440 jacalyn.dougherty@state.nm.us 505-827-2488

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