The suicide rate is higher than a decade ago. In 2003, the suicide rate was 10.8 per 100,000 people. In 2013 it was 12,6. “That to me is unacceptable”, stated Thomas Insel as he stepped down as director of NIMH.

The suicide rate is higher than a decade ago. In 2003, the suicide rate was 10.8 per 100,000 people. In 2013 it was 12,6. “That to me is unacceptable”, stated Thomas Insel as he stepped down as director of NIMH.