“There’s One Thing That Changed When You Left,
EVERYTHING!”
Youth & Young Adults
Youth and young adults aged 10–24 account for 15% of all suicides. Although their suicide rate is 11.0 per 100,000, making it lower than other age groups, suicide is the second leading cause of death for them, with 7,126 deaths. Between 2000 and 2021, their suicide rate increased by 52.2%.
Non-Hispanic American Indian or Alaska Native youth are especially impacted, with a suicide rate of 36.3 per 100,000.
Emergency room visits for self-harm are also high in this age group, with a rate of 354.4 per 100,000 in 2020, compared to 128.9 per 100,000 for middle-aged adults.
In 2020, there were an estimated 224,341 emergency visits for self-harm among youth. Girls and young women had a particularly high rate of 514.4 per 100,000, nearly double that of boys and young men (200.5 per 100,000). The rate for girls in 2020 was almost double that in 2001 (244.3 per 100,000).
In 2021, 9% of high school students attempted suicide, with girls (12.4%) and non-Hispanic American Indian or Alaska Native students (20.1%) at higher risk than boys (5.3%).
C_Quebe Suicide Awareness Foundation was established in the wake of the tragic loss of my youngest son, who took his own life on June 5th, 2020.
C_Quebe Suicide Awareness Foundation was founded after the heartbreaking loss of my youngest son to suicide on June 5th, 2020. He was just 26 years old—full of life, with a passion for snowboarding, music, reading, fitness, and hiking.
In May 2019, he graduated from San Jose State with a degree in Biochemical Engineering. He inspired everyone around him to strive for excellence.
We never knew he was struggling. On the surface, he appeared to have it all—a loving family, close friends, and a promising career. He kept his pain hidden and battled his demons alone.
It’s important for me to share who he was, not just because I’m incredibly proud of him, but because this journey has shown me how wrong I was about suicide. I once believed it only affected certain people. But the reality is, every 11 minutes, someone dies by suicide, and men are 3.5 times more likely to be among them.
Suicide doesn’t discriminate—it crosses all boundaries of race, socioeconomic status, gender, and age; the youngest reported case was just 5 years old.
We are a non-profit focused on starting conversations about suicide prevention & mental health.
We provide tools and resources to help people, with a special focus on men’s health and veterans who often struggle the most. Together, we can break the stigma around mental health.
Community Event
We are excited to announce a special community event dedicated to bringing together the wonderful people of the City of Diamond Bar in support of a meaningful cause:bringing Community Together This is more than just a fundraiser; it’s a chance for us to unite, celebrate our shared values, and make a positive impact in our city.
Mental Health Retreat – Jan.
Dedicated to the Ones WE LOST
If you would like to add your loved one’s picture Please email us at Cquebesuicide@gmail.com
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