Suicide is one of the leading causes of death among young people in the United States. Data compiled by the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) from 2020 tells us that, among individuals ages 10-14 and 25-34, suicide was the second leading cause of death....
Tragically, the prevalence of suicidal teens has increased dramatically over the last decade. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), approximately 20 percent of high school-age kids report “serious thoughts about suicide,” while 9 percent report...
At the start of the coronavirus pandemic, some media outlets and mental health experts warned of a coming wave of increased suicide risks. Now, with more than a year and a half of the pandemic behind us, we can take stock: Have suicide attempts really skyrocketed? And...
September is National Suicide Prevention Month, which makes it an important time to discuss the link between eating disorders and suicide. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United...
During the month of September, mental health organizations all over the country honor National Suicide Prevention Month with an increased focus on education and suicide prevention. In the eating disorder community, an open dialogue about suicide is especially...
