Suicidal Ideation and Suicide Attempts among Utah Students

April 27, 2018

News Type: Weekly Spark, Weekly Spark Announcement

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released 2015 data on suicidal ideation and behaviors among Utah students in grades 8, 10, and 12. The data show that approximately 20 percent of students reported suicidal thoughts and 8 percent attempted suicide in the previous year.