Increases in rates of 73.0, 48.8, and 36.8 percent seen for children aged 10 to 12 years, 13 to 15 years, and girls
Intentional, Suspected Suicidal Cannabis Exposures Increased From 2009 to 2021
However, most cases involved more than one substance
No Increase in Suicidal Thoughts, Behaviors Seen for U.S. Veterans During Pandemic
Prepandemic loneliness and lower purpose in life were the strongest predictors of new-onset suicidal ideation
Suicide Rates Up for Most Race, Ethnic Groups in 2018 to 2021
Highest age-adjusted 2021 suicide rates and highest relative percentage change seen for American Indian or Alaska Native persons
Emergency Visits for Child Suicidal Ideation Increased in Illinois in 2019
Increase started in 2019 and continued through pandemic; hospitalizations increased 57 percent between Fall 2019 and Fall 2020
Adverse Childhood Experiences Led to Poorer Mental Health During Pandemic
Teens reporting four or more ACEs during pandemic had prevalence of poor current mental health four times higher than those without ACEs
Hormonal Contraceptives Tied to Lower Suicide Attempt Risk
Risk lower in women with no psychiatric history and particularly those using ethinylestradiol-containing hormonal contraceptives
Suicidal Ideation More Likely in Teens With Firearm Access
Authors say findings highlight need to screen all teens for suicide risk and access to firearms
Mental Health Among High School Students Explored During COVID-19
Students who felt close to someone at school had lower prevalence of poor mental health, had considered or attempted suicide
Nurses More Likely to Have Suicidal Ideation Than Other Workers
Nurses with suicidal ideation also less likely to report that they would seek professional help
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