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Suicide Rates Have Risen Steadily for Black Girls and Women

Suicide rates for Black women and girls ages 15 to 24 have more than doubled over the past two decades, a new report finds.

“Suicides are rapidly increasingly among young, Black females in the U.S.,” said study first author Victoria Joseph, an analyst in the department of epidemiology at Columbia Mailman School of Pu...

Opioid Crisis May Be Driving Surge in Youth Suicides

Suicide rates for Americans under the age of 18 are rising at unprecedented rates, and a new report points to a likely culprit: The ongoing epidemic of opioid abuse.

It's not that more kids and teens became abusers of opioids, it's that conditions in their environments worsened due to the crisis, say a team led by David Powel...

U.S. Gun Suicides Keep Rising; Now Make Up Half of All Suicides

The latest national data show that when it comes to suicide, Americans are increasingly resorting to firearms as their method of choice. 

An analysis by researchers at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds that of the nearly 50,000 suicides recorded in the United States in 2022, more than half (27,000) involved a gun.  

Gun-related suicides have been on...

U.S. Suicide Numbers Hit New Record High in 2022

U.S. suicide numbers reached a grim new high in 2022.

The increase was most acute among women over the age of 24, according to provisional data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Overall, almost 49,500 people lost their lives to suicide in 2022, the report found, a 3% rise from the nearly 48,200 deaths recorded in 2021.

That makes the 2022 death toll ...

Teens With Multiple Concussions Face Higher Risk of Suicidal Thoughts

TUESDAY, Nov. 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A year after suffering a concussion, teens, especially boys, are more likely than their peers to think about, plan and even attempt suicide, new research finds.

With more concussions, the risk grows. 

Teen boys who reported two or more concussions in the past year were two times more likely to report a suicide attempt than those who h...

As Suicide Rates Climb, Older Men Are Most Vulnerable

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 15, 2023 (Healthday News) -- As U.S. suicide rates continue to rise, new government data shows older men have become the most susceptible.

In a report published Wednesday, researchers from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found there were about 30 suicide deaths for every 100,...

U.S. Men Are Dying Much Earlier Than Women, as Death 'Gender Gap' Widens

The gap in life expectancy between American men and women is now the biggest it has been since the mid-1990s -- almost six years.

The pandemic and opioid overdoses are key factors in the gender difference in longevity, said researchers from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and Harvard University T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

"There's been a lot of research int...

Those Most in Need of the 988 Lifeline Are Aware of It, Survey Shows

More than a year after its launch, public awareness of the national 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline remains moderate, a new survey found.

However, awareness is highest among people who need it most — those in serious psychological distress.

Survey participants with serious distress were 45% more likely to have heard of 988 than those with no distress. Further, those in moderate ...

Police Often Have Unlocked Guns at Home, Raising Suicide Risk

Many law enforcement officers own firearms but fail to store them properly, claims a study that points to an increased risk of suicide.

Police officers are also more likely to have suicidal thoughts, according to research from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, N.J.

“Historically, law enforcement officers have had higher rates of suicidal thoughts and behaviors,” said study fi...

Largest-Ever Study of Suicide Genetics Gives Clues to Who's at Risk

New research has discovered 12 gene variants that may be tied to an increased risk of attempting suicide.

These genes also may have links with physical and mental health woes, including chronic pain, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), lung conditions and heart disease.

The researchers hope this finding, published online Oct. 1 in the

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  • October 4, 2023
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  • Megan Thee Stallion Urges Fans to 'Check on Friends' for Mental Health

    Megan Thee Stallion is urging you to check on your friends.

    The rapper, whose offstage name is Megan Pete, is part of a new public service announcement called Seize the Awkward, a national campaign to encourage young people to talk to friends about mental health.

    “It's important that we regularly check in on our friends a...

    Biden Administration Gives Funding Boost to Help Curb Suicides

    The Biden administration is allocating $232.2 million in grants to help stem suicides and improve behavioral health care for at-risk groups.

    Suicide is happening at an “alarming” rate, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

    Last year alone, nearly 50,000 Americans died by suicide, up 2.6% from 2021, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control ...

    Nurses, Health Care Staff Face Higher Suicide Risks

    Nurses, health technicians and health care support workers face a higher risk of suicide than the general U.S. population does, an alarming new study shows.

    Researchers pointed out these workers have to perform stressful tasks while caring for ill patients and managing heavy workloads, with little control over patient outcomes.

    Not only that, but “health care workers' relationshi...

    Could Wildfire Smoke Raise Rural Suicide Rates?

    As this summer has shown, the massive smoke plumes generated by wildfires can dirty the air of regions many miles away. Now a new study is raising the question of whether that pollution is contributing to suicides in rural America.

    Researchers found a correlation between air pollution from "drifting" wildfire smoke and a rise in U.S. counties' suicide rates. The connection was not seen ev...

    Americans Who Are Deaf Can Now Use 988 Suicide Helpline

    The U.S. government's 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is expanding its reach to help more people.

    The crisis line has now launched services in American Sign Language (ASL) to help callers who are deaf or hard of hearing.

    The ASL services were launched on Friday, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

    “Individuals across America who use ASL as their...

    Gun Suicides Keep Rising Among U.S. Youth

    Suicides by Americans aged 10 to 24 are continuing to climb and guns are increasingly the method of choice in these tragedies, a new report finds.

    Easy access to firearms can mean suicide is often impulsively done and fatal, the researchers pointed out.

    "Prior research has identified the correlation between readily accessible guns in the home and suicide," wrote a team led by

    Suicides Among U.S. Veterans Jumped 10-Fold in Decades After 9/11

    Suicide has become an urgent issue among American military veterans, with rates increasing by more than 10 times in nearly two decades, a new study reveals.

    "Suicide rates for post-9/11 veterans have steadily increased over the last 15 years and at a much faster pace than the total U.S. population, and post-9/11 veterans with TBI [traumatic brain injuries] have a significantly higher suic...

    ERs Are Flooded With Kids in Mental Health Crisis, U.S. Doctors' Groups Warn

    America's emergency rooms are being flooded by children suffering from psychiatric emergencies like anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts or attempts, a new joint report from three leading medical associations warns.

    This surge in pediatric mental health emergencies has overwhelmed ERs in the United States, says the joint paper from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), American ...

    In America's Prisons, Suicide Risk Rises Along With Temperatures

    Punishing heat is a fact of life inside America's prisons without air conditioning, and it is taking a serious toll on prisoners' mental health.

    When the outside thermometer hits 90 degrees Fahrenheit or more, a new study shows that prison suicide risk jumps 36%, in comparison to when temperatures are in the 60s.

    The finding comes from a look at the Louisiana prison system, one of ...

    Suicide Rates Continue to Rise Among Americans

    The mental health crisis hitting Americans shows no sign of abating, with provisional numbers for 2022 showing suicides rose by another 2.6% last year.

    That follows on an overall 5% increase in suicides in 2021, noted officials at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which on Thursday released the

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  • August 10, 2023
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  • People With Autism Face Much Higher Risk for Self-Harm, Suicide

    People with autism are over three times more likely than their peers without the developmental disorder to experience self-injury, suicidal ideation, suicide attempt, or death by suicide, new research shows.

    “In general, I think there needs to be more support for individuals with autism. And this shows that there are life-threatening consequences in terms of suicide and self-harm,” s...

    Bipolar Disorder Ups Early Death Risk by Sixfold

    People who have bipolar disorder may have a higher risk of dying early, according to new research.

    Finnish investigators say this is due to a combination of external causes -- such as suicide, accidents and violence -- and physical health issues, with alcohol a big contributor.

    Targeting interventions to substance abuse will likely reduce premature deaths owing to both external and...

    How Much of a Difference Is 988 Making a Year After Its Launch?

    The national 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline has hit its one-year anniversary, and it appears that the public is increasingly turning to the number in times of darkness.

    The most recent statistics show a substantial increase in call volume, with nearly 160,000 more crisis calls, chats and texts in May 2023 compared to May 2022 -- two months before 988's activation on July 16.

    Compared...

    Risk of Suicidal Thoughts With Popular Weight-Loss Drugs Being Investigated by European Regulators

    The European Medicines Agency is investigating concerns that popular weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Saxenda may be linked to suicidal thoughts and thoughts of self-harm.

    Three case reports from Iceland spurred the agency's safety committee to conduct a medication review, CNN reported Monday. The EMA is Europe's equivalent of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

    The...

    Transgender People Face Much Higher Risk of Suicide, Landmark Study Shows

    New research has found that people who are transgender are far more prone to suicide than their peers.

    The new study, using Denmark's centralized data repository, found that transgender people had 7.7 times the rate of suicide attempts compared to others, the study found. They also had 3.5 times the rate of suicide deaths.

    Suicide rates in all groups did decrease over time, the stu...

    Screen All Adults Under Age 65 for Anxiety Disorders, Expert Panel Says

    For the first time ever, the nation's top panel of preventive health experts has recommended that doctors routinely screen all adult patients under 65 for anxiety disorder.

    Evidence now shows that anxiety screening can help those patients find peace of mind, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) said in recommendations that were published online June 20 in the

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  • June 20, 2023
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  • Sleep Troubles Tied to Suicidal Thoughts in Teens

    It is already known that getting enough sleep is vital to good health, but now new research suggests that having a sleep disorder is linked to suicidal thoughts in children, teens and young adults.

    Treating these sleep issues could be an inroad to improving their mental health, the study authors suggested.

    “People so often think of sleep disorders as being a symptom of other menta...

    Rates for Suicides, Homicides Keep Rising for Young Americans

    Suicides and homicides among young Americans are steadily increasing, U.S. federal health officials reported Thursday.

    Between 2007 and 2021, suicide rates among 10- to 24-year-olds soared 62% -- from 6.8 to 11 per 100,000, according to a new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

    While homicide rates were stable from 2001 through 2006 and dropped 28% betw...

    Nearly 15% of School-Age Children in U.S. Have Received Mental Health Treatment

    About one in every seven American kids aged 5 to 17 underwent some form of mental health treatment in 2021, the latest year for which statistics are available.

    So finds a new report from researchers at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which pegs the percentage of kids who got mental he...

    Men's Mental Health: Warning Signs & Where to Go for Help

    Men typically don't want to discuss mental health issues, much less get treatment for one.

    That's a problem, given how many males struggle with mental health problems: Six million American men suffer from depression every year, while 3 million struggle with anxiety disorder, according to Mental Health Amer...

    Men's Mental Health: Symptoms, Treatments & Where to Find Help

    When it comes to mental health, men don't always seek help when they need it. But maybe they should.

    June is Men's Mental Health Month, so here are the most common mental health conditions men experience, the symptoms that may differ in men vs. women and what resources are available for those seeking treatment options.

    Common...

    Most Americans Don't Know What 988 Suicide Crisis Hotline Is For: Poll

    Only 13% of American adults understand the purpose of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline nearly a year after its widely publicized launch, a new survey from the Pew Charitable Trusts shows.

    “There is an opportunity and a n...

    Study Shows Season, Time of Day When Suicidal Thoughts Most Likely

    While people might assume suicide is more common in the darker months of winter, it actually peaks in spring and early summer.

    Researchers investigating what's happening have found that suicidal thoughts peak in December but then take a few months to reach a “tipping point.” People are also most vulnerable to ending their lives between 4 and 5 a.m., according to a

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  • May 15, 2023
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  • ER Visits by Teens in Mental Health Crisis Have Declined: CDC

    There's a glimmer of good news when it comes to the mental health of America's adolescents: Visits to U.S. emergency departments for psychiatric troubles declined among kids aged 12 to 17 by the fall of 2022, compared to a year prior.

    Overall, mean weekly adolescent emergency department (ED) visits for mental health conditions fell by 11% last fall, compared to higher levels in the fall o...

    Which Kids Face the Highest Risk of Self-Harm?

    Growing numbers of American kids and teens are cutting or burning themselves, banging their heads against walls, pulling out their hair and even trying to die by suicide.

    But figuring out who is at highest risk for harming themselves has been a daunting challenge. Until now.

    Researchers report they have developed risk profiles that can help doctors pinpoint which kids or teens are ...

    Suicide Rates Among U.S. Adolescents Doubled in 10 Years

    Suicides among the youngest U.S. teenagers were rising for years before the pandemic with school stress, social media and guns standing as potential factors, according to a new study.

    Researchers found that between 2008 and 2018, the suicide rate among 13- and 14-year-olds nationwide more than doubled from roughly two deaths per 100,000 teens in 2008, to five per...

    In California Study, Many Veterans at Risk of Suicide Have Unlocked Gun at Home

    A new study on veterans, gun storage and suicidal thoughts points to an urgent need for mental health and substance-related services, according to researchers.

    The study from the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research found that about 1 in 7 veterans with a firearm at home in Calif...

    Many American Teens Are in Mental Health Crisis: Report

    America's teens are still not alright.

    Instead, many continue to engage in risky behaviors, U.S. health officials reported Thursday.

    Top among these is an increase in suicidal thoughts and suicide planning and attempts among teen girls, according to a new study from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. However, rates among teen boys stayed stable.

    Meanwhile, LG...

    You're More Likely to Die From Guns in a Small Town Than Big City

    Gun deaths in the United States are more likely in small towns than big cities, and suicides are a big reason why.

    Gun suicides are more common than gun homicides, according to a new study. Those suicides have played a large part in the increase in gun deaths over the past few decades.

    “Our study has found that the divide in total intentional firearm deaths between urban and rural...

    Rate of U.S. Kids Attempting Suicide by Overdose Rose During Pandemic

    The number of kids who attempted suicide using over-the-counter or easily accessible medications is up sharply, a new study shows.

    This research spotlights a pediatric mental health crisis, said researchers from the University of Virginia Health System, who reviewed data on reported suicide attempts that were reported to the National Poison Data System in 2021.

    “This significant i...

    Could Better Access to Marijuana Be Linked to Rising Suicide Rates?

    Suspected suicide attempts linked to marijuana overdoses have been steadily increasing over the past decade, a new study reports.

    National Poison Data System records show a 17% yearly increase in reports of suicidal people who have been poisoned by using too much cannabis, said co-researcher Tracy Klein

    Intimate Relationships a Factor in 1 in 5 Suicides

    One in five people who die by suicide experienced intimate partner problems that included divorce, separation, arguments and violence, new research shows.

    “I think people hear the term intimate partner problems and go straight to intimate partner violence. That is a component of intimate partner problems, but it's not just about violence,” said study author

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  • April 20, 2023
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  • U.S. Suicide Rates Began to Rise Again in 2021

    In a disappointing finding, a new report shows that suicide rates in America are on the upswing again after a momentary, and minute, decline.

    According to researchers from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the suicide rate increased from 10.7 people per 100,000 people in 2001 to 14.2 per 100,000 in 2018. The rate then dropped to 13.5 per 100,000 through 2020, but rose a...

    Curbing Opioid Prescriptions Won't Raise Suicide Rates: Study

    Over the past few years the escalating opioid crisis has touched off a complex debate about how best to reign in suicide risk among patients who are prescribed the addictive painkillers.

    The question: Could rapidly cutting back on legal opioid prescriptions help, or might patients' desperation over lack of access inadvertently drive up suicide risk?

    Now

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  • April 11, 2023
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  • Living Near Noisy Traffic Might Raise Suicide Risk

    Living with a lot of transportation noise can increase your risk of suicide, new research suggests.

    A study from Switzerland found that with every 10-decibel increase of average road traffic noise at home, risk for suicides rose by 4%. An association between railway noise and suicide was less pronounced.

    “We used suicides as an indicator for mental health disorders as we do not ha...

    Could Melatonin Ease Self-Harm in Kids?

    For depressed or anxious children, taking melatonin may afford a good night's sleep and, as a result, lower the odds they will harm themselves, new research suggests.

    The risk of self-harm increased before melatonin was prescribed and decreased by about half after kids started taking the supplement,

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  • March 27, 2023
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  • Vaping Tobacco or Weed Appears Tied to Higher Anxiety in Teens

    For decades, people turned to cigarettes in times of stress. Now, a preliminary study hints that young people are using vaping in the same way.

    The study, of nearly 2,000 U.S. teenagers and young adults, found that those who vaped nicotine or marijuana were more likely to report anxiety, depression or suicidal thoughts. In fact, a majority of vapers said they'd suffered anxiety or depress...

    Kids Visiting ER in Mental Crisis Often Get No Follow-Up

    A growing number of U.S. kids are landing in hospital emergency rooms for a mental health crisis. Now a new study finds that many do not get follow-up care after they're discharged.

    Experts said the findings, published Feb. 13 in the journal

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  • February 13, 2023
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  • Big Rise in U.S. Teen Girls Reporting Violence, Sadness -- Far More Than Boys

    An alarming new survey shows that American teen girls are experiencing record high levels of violence, sadness and suicide risk.

    Schools may be the answer to improving what's happening for young people, according to the report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

    About 3 in 5 girls -- 57% -- said they felt persistently sad or hopeless in 2021. That's up 60%, t...

    Suicides Rise Again in the US, Increases Highest Among Minorities

    Suicide rates have climbed again following a two-year decline, U.S. health officials report.

    The new study from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also described a shift in demographics of those dying by suicide in 2021.

    While rates among white Americans have been higher for decades t...