Men
Men are much more likely than women to die by suicide (see Scope of the Problem section). Among the reasons for this are that they are more likely than women to use firearms in attempting suicide and less likely than women to access behavioral health care. They are also subject to a variety of cultural expectations that can contribute to risk.
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Preventing Suicide among Men in the Middle Years: Recommendations for Suicide Prevention Programs
This publication was created to help state and community suicide prevention programs design and implement projects to p...
Men in the Middle Years
Jeff Sung sheds light on a population with a suicide rate that is more than double the national average: men between the ages of 35 and 64.
Preventing Suicide among Men in the Middle Years
In gatekeeper training, we learn to ask a hard question: Have you been thinking about suicide? I would like to invite y...
Suicide Risk and Middle-Aged Men
According to an analysis of data from the National Violent Death Reporting System, the four most common precipitating c...
All Resources Related to Men
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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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Webinar/Training
A Surprising Health Disparity: Suicide among Men in the Middle Years
2022
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NEWS/HIGHLIGHT
PENNSYLVANIA: Free Therapy Program for Black Men Ramps Up Amid Pandemic-Era Stressors
2021
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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
MINNESOTA: Thrive Range to Receive Grant Funding from Minnesota Dept. of Health
2019
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NEWS/HIGHLIGHT
These Jobs Have Highest Suicide Rates in the United States, According to the CDC
2018
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NEWS/HIGHLIGHT
Women's Suicide Rates Are Increasing Faster Than Men's. We Asked Experts Why
2018
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Report
Suicidality and death by suicide among middle-aged adults in the United States
2017
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Webinar/Presentation
Talk like a man: Communication and connectedness for men in the middle years
2017
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NEWS/HIGHLIGHT
MASSACHUSETTS: Reducing the Suicide Rate among Middle-Aged Men in Massachusetts
2017
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NEWS/HIGHLIGHT
It’s Not Just Chris Cornell: Suicide Rates Highest among Middle-Aged Men
2017
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NEWS/HIGHLIGHT
ENGLAND: ‘Andys Man Club’: The Male Suicide Prevention Group Smashing Stigma and Proving #ItsOkayToTalk
2016
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NEWS/HIGHLIGHT
NEW ZEALAND: Suicide prevention training planned for rural health workers
2016
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Report
Preventing Suicide among Men in the Middle Years: Recommendations for Suicide Prevention Programs
2016
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NEWS/HIGHLIGHT
UNITED KINGDOM: How one man's suicide inspired barbers to join forces and help guys with depression
2015
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NEWS/HIGHLIGHT
NORTHERN IRELAND: Number of suicides up 8% with disadvantaged men most at risk
2015
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Guidelines/Recommendations
A construction industry blueprint: Suicide prevention in the workplace
2015
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NEWS/HIGHLIGHT
MINNESOTA: The middle aged, especially men, are at a growing risk of suicide
2015
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Toolkit
Coming together to care: A suicide prevention and postvention toolkit for Texas communities
2015
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Fact Sheet/Issue Brief
Racial and gender disparities in suicide among young adults aged 18–24: United States, 2009–2013
2015
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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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Manual
Addressing the specific behavioral health needs of men: Quick guide for clinicians based on TIP 56
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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Fact Sheet/Issue Brief
Emergency department visits for drug-related suicide attempts among males: 2004 to 2009
2012
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Report
The National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey (NISVS): 2010 summary report
2011
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Article/Chapter
Men and suicide, part II. Encouraging help-seeking and the promise of social support
2007
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Brochure/Booklet
Real men, real depression: It takes courage to ask for help. These men did
2003
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