Suicidal Thoughts and Behavior among Adults: Results from the 2015 National Survey on Drug Use and Health

September 23, 2016

News Type:  Weekly Spark, Weekly Spark Announcement

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has released a report on suicidal thoughts and behavior among adults based on data from the 2015 National Survey on Drug Use and Health. It found that four percent of American adults aged 18 and older thought seriously about killing themselves in the previous 12 months.