Suicide
Suicide is the act of killing yourself, most often as a result of depression or other mental illness.
In the United States, suicide accounts for about 2 percent of all deaths. Rates are highest for men over 69, but are increasing alarmingly in young people aged 15 to 24.
Adapted from the Encyclopedia of Psychology
What You Can Do
- Suicide warning signs
Losing interest in work or school, giving away beloved possessions and withdrawing from friends can be signs someone is thinking of suicide. Learn how to recognize the danger signals.
Getting Help
- Find a Psychologist
- Teen Suicide is Preventable
Teen suicide is a growing health concern. It is the third-leading cause of death for young people ages 15 to 24.
News
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US suicide rate rises sharply among middle-aged whites
May 2, 2013, ABC News
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Not enough data to support suicide screening
April 23, 2013, Fox News
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Suicide risk linked to rates of gun ownership, political conservatism
April 4, 2013, ScienceDaily
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Many emergency department providers don't ask suicidal patients about gun access
April 1, 2013, ScienceDaily
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Autistic kids at greater risk for suicide
March 14, 2013, NBC News
Monitor on Psychology Articles
- Suicide becomes the leading cause of injury-related death
December 2012
- Exploring the link between suicide and TBI
December 2012
- Deconstructing suicide
December 2011
- Psychologist suicide
November 2011
- Suicide among pre-adolescents
October 2010
Books
- Building a Therapeutic Alliance With the Suicidal Patient
November 2010
- The Interpersonal Theory of Suicide
January 2009
- Behavioral Emergencies
December 2008
- Cognitive Therapy for Suicidal Patients
November 2008
