Status: Little or no detectable change
Most Recent Data:
2.3
suicide attempts that required medical attention per 100 population
(2023)
Target:
1.8
per 100
Desired Direction:
Decrease desired
Baseline:
2.4
suicide attempts that required medical attention per 100 population of students in grades 9 through 12 occurred in the past 12 months, as reported in 2017 1
Reduce suicide attempts by adolescents that required medical attention
Summary
Suicide is one of the leading causes of death among adolescents. Family-based mental health and substance use prevention programs may help reduce teen suicide attempts.
Workgroup: Mental Health and Mental Disorders Workgroup
1. Baseline has been revised. See Data Methodology and Measurement for more information.
