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Older Adults: Depression and Suicide Facts
Major depression, a significant predictor of suicide in older adults, is a widely underrecognized and undertreated medical illness. In fact, several studies have found that many older adults who comm... Details >
National Institute of Mental Health, National Institutes of Health
Poverty in Spirit 
Nearly 20 million American adults are living with major depression. The percentages of Natives that are afflicted is significantly higher than the rates of Caucasians suffering from depression.... Details >
Sex and Drug Use Increase Teen Suicide Risk
Teens who engage in high-risk behaviors involving sex and drugs have significantly higher odds of depression, suicidal thoughts and suicide attempts than teens who say no to sex and drugs.... Details >
Straight Talk on Suicide
This fact sheet provides information for teens on what puts a teenager at risk for suicide, the warning signs of suicide, and how to get help for themselves or a friend.... Details >
Suicide
This page provides statistics, risk factors, and general information on suicide. ... Details >
National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Suicide among American Indians/Alaska Natives
This document provides data on suicide among the American Indian/Alaska Natives population and includes mental health and cultural and ethnic considerations, and strengths and protective factors.... Details >
Suicide among Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders
This document provides data on suicide among the Asian American population. The document includes mental health considerations, cultural and ethnic considerations, and strengths and protective factors... Details >
Suicide Crisis: Get Help
This site provides contact information for when you are in need of help for yourself, a friend, or family member. It also provides a link to warning signs for suicide in English and Spanish.... Details >
Suicide Facts
The data provided in this document includes completed suicides by race, age, and gender; attempted suicides; research findings; and prevention and intervention facts. According to these statistics, mo... Details >
National Institute of Mental Health, National Institutes of Health
Suicide in Older Persons
Suicide increases with age and is most common in persons aged 65 years and older. ... Details >