Analysis of 247,657 reports identifies central nervous system medications with suicide-related adverse event signals.
Researchers find central nervous system drugs associated with suicide reports
This cohort study analyzed 247,657 reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Adverse Event Reporting System database. Researchers f…
Central nervous system medications showed the strongest link to suicide events in over two hundred thousand FDA reports.
Retrospective case-case study links interpersonal trauma exposure to younger suicide deaths and distinct genetic profiles.
People with trauma histories die by suicide at younger ages
This retrospective case-case study analyzed 8,738 suicide deaths to compare individuals with and without interpersonal trauma exposure. It f…
A study of over 8,700 suicide deaths found those with interpersonal trauma histories died younger and had different genetic and clinical pro…
US suicide methods 2000-2018: firearm, suffocation, poisoning most common, rates higher in males
What are the most common suicide methods in the US, and who is most at risk?
An observational analysis of US population data from 2000-2018 found the three most common suicide methods were firearm, suffocation, and po…
Firearms, suffocation, and poisoning are the top three suicide methods in the US, where men die by suicide at higher rates than women, espec…
Report describes changes in U.S. suicide rates from 2019 to 2020
Did suicide rates change in the U.S. during the pandemic's first year?
An observational report examined changes in suicide rates in the United States population from 2019 to 2020. The specific findings, includin…
A new report examines whether U.S. suicide rates changed from 2019 to 2020, but the specific findings are not yet available.
U.S. population suicide rates increased during 2021, observational report finds
Report shows suicide rates increased in the United States during 2021
An observational report on the U.S. population found suicide rates increased during 2021. The report did not provide specific effect sizes, …
Suicide rates increased across the United States in 2021, a concerning pattern that requires continued attention and resources.
Report provides estimates on U.S. adults knowing suicide decedents and experiencing suicidal thoughts
Report looks at suicide exposure and thoughts among U.S. adults
An observational report provides estimates for the proportion of U.S. adults who personally knew someone who died by suicide and for those w…
A new report reveals how many U.S. adults have known someone who died by suicide and how many have experienced suicidal thoughts themselves.
U.S. suicide rate was 14.2 per 100,000 in 2018, with variation by state
U.S. suicide rate was 14.2 per 100,000 people in 2018, with variation between states.
A 2018 U.S. statistical report found an age-adjusted suicide rate of 14.2 per 100,000 standard population, with rates varying by state. This…
In 2018, the U.S. suicide rate stood at 14.2 per 100,000 people, but numbers varied significantly from state to state.
Observational report notes changes in US firearm suicide and death rates during 2020
What happened to firearm suicide and death rates in the United States during 2020?
An observational report examined changes in firearm suicide and death rates in the United States during 2020. The report noted changes occur…
A new report shows firearm suicide and death rates in the United States changed during 2020, but it doesn't say how much or why.
Observational data from 32 states shows Construction and Extraction workers had highest suicide rates in 2016
Which workers face the highest suicide risk? A new report points to construction.
A 2016 observational report from the National Violent Death Reporting System covering workers in 32 states found that individuals in Constru…
A new CDC report shows construction and extraction workers faced the highest suicide rates among all industries studied in 32 states in 2016…
Report describes changes and disparities in suicide rates across the United States
What's happening with suicide rates in the United States?
An observational report examined suicide rates in the United States. The report described changes and disparities in these rates, but specif…
A new report examines changes and disparities in suicide rates across the United States, highlighting the urgent need to understand this sen…
Report describes suicides among American Indian or Alaska Native persons in the United States
What do we know about suicide among American Indian and Alaska Native people?
An observational report describes suicides among American Indian or Alaska Native persons in the United States. Key details on study design,…
A new report documents suicides among American Indian and Alaska Native persons during 2015-2020, highlighting an urgent need for better sup…
CDC Updates Guidance for Assessing and Responding to Suicide Clusters in Communities
How should communities respond when suicides cluster together?
The CDC has released updated guidance for communities to assess, investigate, and respond to suicide clusters. This government report provid…
When suicides happen close together in time or place, communities need clear steps to investigate links and support those affected to preven…