Suicide rates rose in 2022 overall but declined for teens and young adults
Provisional data from 2022 showed a bright spot in the trend of rising suicides in the U.S.
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Dispatches From Within: It was at this time I tried to find a way out
If you, or someone you know, is in crisis, please call the National suicide prevention lifeline. It's a free 24-hour hotline at 1.800.273.TALK.
Child Psychiatrists Warn That The Pandemic May Be Driving Up Kids' Suicide Risk
A cluster of suicides in Las Vegas, plus a troubling rise in youth suicide attempts observed in ERs nationwide, is raising fears that the pandemic is fueling a children's mental health crisis.
Hospitals See Growing Numbers Of Kids And Teens At Risk For Suicide
The number of children and teens who visited the hospital for suicidal thoughts or attempts doubled from 2008 to 2015. Rates were highest during the school year.