Collecting Statistics

Now I have a clearer idea of what I want to create I want to start collecting information I want to use within my publication. Statistics are important to include to show the facts of the increase in suicide and to make people more aware that it is a issue.

I looked at the information given in reports on websites such as Samaritans and government websites and took the information I thought would be most important.

• Men in the lowest social class, living in the most deprived areas, are up to 10 times more at risk of suicide than those in the higher social class, living in the most affluent areas.
• In 2012 4590 males lost their lives to suicide in 2013 the number increased to 4858
• Around 17% of people say they have had thought of suicide at some point in their lives
• The highest suicide rate in England in 2014 was in the Northeast at 13.2 deaths per 100,000 population. London is the lowest at 7.8 per 100,000.
• In 2014 76% of suicides registered were males.
• Men ages 45-59 had the highest suicide rate in 2014 for the second year in a row. Men age 30-44 had the second highest rate.

Areas to discuss 

• Man Hood - Talking about young adults in the stage of life when they overcome stress and changes
• Mid life - Talking about mid life crisis and stress on life
• Stereotypes - Talking about stereotypes that males face
• Media - How social media and tv can effect self esteem
• Depression and mental health- Addressing mental health
• Help- List people who can help
•  Stories - People who have lost someone to suicide how they felt.
• What can we do? - what can society do to help.