Adults
Every year, thousands of U.S. adults die by suicide (see Scope of the Problem section), and many more struggle with suicidal thoughts or behaviors or experience other mental health problems. Adults encompass many different subgroups in terms of age, sex, race/ethnicity, occupation, and other characteristics. Suicide prevention efforts should seek to identify and address the risk and protective factors that are most relevant to each targeted group (e.g., men in the middle years, college students).
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Older Men Die by Suicide at Steep Rates. Here’s How the VA Is Trying to Change That
2024
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Americans on Medicare now get better access to mental health care. Here's how
2024
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Fact Sheet/Issue Brief
Screening and Safety Planning With Adults at Risk of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and Suicide: An Issue Brief for Clinicians
2023
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NEWS/HIGHLIGHT
Student-Athletes Aren't Immune from Suicide Risk. Colleges Are Taking Notice.
2023
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One in Four Black Transgender and Nonbinary Youth Attempted Suicide in Past Year, Survey Finds
2023
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Nearly One in Four Young Adults in U.S. Treated for Mental Health during Pandemic, CDC Survey Finds
2022
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Racial Differences in Suicide Risk among Adults in Criminal-Legal Systems
2022
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Demand for College Peer Counselors Is Booming. But Training Only Goes So Far
2022
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As Students Head Back to College, Virtually or In Person, Counseling Centers Hope to Provide Mental Health Support
2020
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Fact Sheet/Issue Brief
Promoting Psychological Health and Suicide Prevention among Older Adults during COVID-19
2020
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NEWS/HIGHLIGHT
Facing a Broken Mental Health System, Many U.S. Teens Fall Off a Dangerous “Cliff” in Their Care
2020
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Fact Sheet/Issue Brief
Increased Access to Mental Health Care for Older Adults: Getting Support during COVID-19
2020
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NEWS/HIGHLIGHT
Annual Report Shows National and International College Mental Health Trends
2020
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MINNESOTA: Minnesota Youth Unpack Their Trauma: "We Don't Have to Be Stuck in These Emotions"
2019
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Sociodemographics, Perceived Prejudice, and Suicidal Behaviors among College Students
2019
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Rising Suicide Rates at College Campuses Prompt Concerns over Mental Health Care
2019
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NEWS/HIGHLIGHT
Older Adults in Long-Term Care Need Mental Health, Suicide Prevention Care
2019
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Fact Sheet/Issue Brief
Alcohol and drug misuse and suicide and the millennial generation: A devastating impact
2019
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Fact Sheet/Issue Brief
Suicide rates for females and males by race and ethnicity: United States, 1999 and 2017
2019
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NEWS/HIGHLIGHT
Study of a Suicide Prevention Intervention Delivered by Peer Support Specialists
2019
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UNITED KINGDOM: Study Suggests Factors Linked to Teens’ Suicide Attempts
2019
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Fact Sheet/Issue Brief
Coping after suicide loss: Tips for grieving adults, children and schools
2019
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NEWS/HIGHLIGHT
INTERNATIONAL: Cannabis Use in Teens Raises Risk of Depression in Young Adults
2019
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Prescription Opioid or Benzodiazepine Abuse and Suicidal Ideation in Older Adults
2019
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NEWS/HIGHLIGHT
Generation Z Reported the Most Mental Health Problems, and Gun Violence Is the Biggest Stressor
2018
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INTERNATIONAL: Massive Survey Finds One in Three College Freshmen Struggle with Mental Health—Here Are Four Things You Can Do
2018
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COLORADO: As Suicide Rates Rise, Colorado Is Fighting to Turn the Tide
2018
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NEWS/HIGHLIGHT
RHODE ISLAND: Rhode Island Law Aims to Prevent Suicides at Public Colleges
2018
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Report
Healthy Campus Award: Celebrating success in student health and wellness, Key findings reports
2018
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Fact Sheet/Issue Brief
Mental health-related physician office visits by adults aged 18 and over: United States, 2012–2014. (Data Brief, No. 311)
2018
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NEWS/HIGHLIGHT
MONTANA: Governor Bullock Announces New Statewide Suicide Prevention Tool
2018
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INTERNATIONAL: Young Victims of Cyberbullying Twice as Likely to Attempt Suicide and Self-Harm
2018
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Using Chosen Names Reduces Odds of Depression and Suicide in Transgender Youths
2018
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Suicide Risk after Intentional Self-Harm in Adolescents and Young Adults
2018
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Using Awkward Silences for Potentially Life-Saving Conversation about Depression
2018
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Report
The way forward: Federal action for a system that works for all people living with SMI and SED and their families and caregivers – Full report
2017
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Fact Sheet/Issue Brief
Characteristics of homeless individuals using emergency department services in 2014
2017
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NEWS/HIGHLIGHT
NEW JERSEY: Montclair State Joins JED Campus to Expand Support for Student Mental Health
2017
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Report
Suicidality and death by suicide among middle-aged adults in the United States
2017
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It’s Not Just Chris Cornell: Suicide Rates Highest among Middle-Aged Men
2017
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MASSACHUSETTS: Feel Good Society Looks to Increase Mental Health Awareness
2017
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Article/Chapter
Preventing violent deaths and addressing health disparities for transition-aged youth (ages 10 to 24) in Texas
2017
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NEWS/HIGHLIGHT
For Seniors Fighting Grief or Depression, Friendship Line is a Listening Ear
2017
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Fact Sheet/Issue Brief
Emergency department visits related to suicidal ideation, 2006-2013
2017
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PENNSYLVANIA: Graphic Design Students Develop Suicide Awareness Posters
2016
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More Child Suicides Are Linked to A.D.D. Than Depression, Study Suggests
2016
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DENMARK: Parents’ Psychiatric Disease Linked to Kids’ Risk of Suicide Attempt, Violent Offending
2016
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MASSACHUSETTS: How Wellesley Plans to Address Suicide among Its Asian American Students
2016
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ILLINOIS: “Wellness Chair Program” To Be Implemented in 50 Student Groups Next Fall
2016
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ILLINOIS: SIUE School of Pharmacy iCare grant to heighten suicide awareness
2016
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Report
Preventing Suicide among Men in the Middle Years: Recommendations for Suicide Prevention Programs
2016
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NORTHERN IRELAND: Number of suicides up 8% with disadvantaged men most at risk
2015
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New Resource Helps Senior Centers Promote Behavioral Health and Prevent Suicide
2015
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MINNESOTA: The middle aged, especially men, are at a growing risk of suicide
2015
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Report
Suicidal thoughts and behavior among adults: Results from the 2014 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH)
2015
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Manual
Caring for adult patients with suicide risk: A consensus guide for emergency departments
2015
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Report
Preventing and responding to suicide clusters in American Indian and Alaska Native communities
2014
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Fact Sheet/Issue Brief
Referenced version - The role of adult correctional officers in preventing suicide
2014
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Article/Chapter
Prevalence and characteristics of sexual violence, stalking, and intimate partner violence victimization: National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey, United States, 2011
2014
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Guidelines/Recommendations
Suicide risk in adolescents, adults and older adults: Screening
2014
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Report
Results from the 2013 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Mental health findings and detailed tables
2014
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Report
Asian American and Pacific Islander Initiatives by Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act Grantees
2013
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Fact Sheet/Issue Brief
Risk and Protective Factors in Racial/Ethnic Populations in the U.S.
2013
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Other
Indian Health Service’s TeleBehavioral Health Center for Excellence announces an eight-part series on: Suicide Training: Operation S.A.V.E (gatekeeper), Risk Assessment, and Safety Planning
2013
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Manual
Breaking the silence in the workplace: A guide for employers on responding to suicide in the workplace
2012
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Guidelines/Recommendations
The coordination & integration of fatality reviews: Improving health & safety outcomes across the life course
2012
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Manual
Talking with your adult patients about alcohol, drug, and/or mental health problems: A discussion guide for primary health care providers
2010
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Webinar/Presentation
Generating an action plan for preventing college student suicide
2008
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Brochure/Booklet
Depression wellness guide for adults with depression and their families and friends
2006
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Webinar/Presentation
Developing and marketing your suicide prevention message: A strategic approach (Presentation)
2006
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Guidelines/Recommendations
Self-harm: The short-term physical and psychological management and secondary prevention of self-harm in primary and secondary care
2004
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