ArticleJournal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry2022
Black Youth Suicide: Investigation of Current Trends and Precipitating Circumstances.
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- Why do adolescents attempt suicide? Insights from leading ideation-to-action suicide theories: a systematic review.Translational psychiatry · 2024Pooled it
- Quantifying the Representation of Black Adolescents in Suicide Intervention Research.Research on child and adolescent psychopathology · 2024Pooled it
- Genetics and epigenetics of self-injurious thoughts and behaviors: Systematic review of the suicide literature and methodological considerations.American journal of medical genetics. Part B, Neuropsychiatric genetics : the official publication of the International Society of Psychiatric Genetics · 2022Pooled it
- Suicide Screening Tools for Pediatric Emergency Department Patients: A Systematic Review.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2022Pooled it
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- Intersectional Minority Stress and Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors among Black Sexual and Gender Minority Youth.AIDS and behavior · 2026Article
- Carrying Firearms and Suicide Risk Among Adolescents.JAMA network open · 2026Article
- Let the Doors of the Church Be Open: The Ongoing Role of the Black Church in Addressing Suicide Among Black Americans.Journal of religion and health · 2026Article
- Making deep-structure adaptations: A community-engaged qualitative study for culturally adapting suicide prevention interventions for Black youth.Cultural diversity & ethnic minority psychology · 2026Article
- A multiple-methods exploration of the "school-to-suicide pipeline".BMC public health · 2026Article
- Examining the Impact of Social Connectedness on Depression and Suicide Ideation Among Black Youth Experiencing Discrimination: A Path Analysis.Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities · 2026Article
- Trends and Disparities in Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors Among an Ethno-Racially Diverse Group of Adolescents: 2013-2022.Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities · 2026Article
- Psychometric properties of suicide risk assessments in young Black populations internationally: a scoping review.Social psychiatry and psychiatric epidemiology · 2026Review
- Psychosocial Factors Associated With Parental Self-Efficacy in Adolescent Suicide Prevention: A Mixed Methods Study Protocol.Research in nursing & health · 2026Article
- Can 1st Grade Data that Schools Can or Do Routinely Collect Predict Suicide Attempts Among Black Youth?Prevention science : the official journal of the Society for Prevention Research · 2026Article
- Suicide Risk and Protective Factors Among Medicaid-Enrolled Black Youth With a Mental Health Diagnosis.JAMA network open · 2026Article
- Suicide Risk in 8- to 12-Year-Old Children: Retrospective Review of Emergency Department Electronic Health Records.JAACAP open · 2026Article
- Intersectional Lives, and Ecological Risks: The Association between Criminal Legal System Exposures and Suicide Attempts among Black Youth.Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities · 2026Article
- Racial disparities in suicide rates across the united states: a comparative analysis of non-Hispanic Whites and non-Hispanic Blacks.Archives of public health = Archives belges de sante publique · 2026Article
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Abstract
objectiveSuicide among Black youth is a significant public health concern, yet research investigating the epidemiology of suicide in this population is limited. This study examines current trends and precipitating circumstances of suicide by sex and age group in Black youth 5 to 17 years of age, using 2 national databases.
methodData from the Web-based Injury Statistics Query and Reporting System (WISQARS) and the National Violent Death Reporting System (NVDRS) were used to investigate trends and precipitating circumstances of Black youth suicide from 2003 to 2017. We hypothesized suicide rates would increase over time for both sexes and all age groups (5-11, 12-14, and 15-17 years), and precipitating circumstances would differ by sex and age group. Trend analyses were conducted using Joinpoint regression software, version 4.8.0.01 (Surveillance Research Program, National Cancer Institute). Sex and age group comparisons of characteristics and precipitating circumstances were conducted using standard univariate statistical tests.
resultsFrom 2003 to 2017, Black youth experienced a significant upward trend in suicide with the largest annual percentage change in the 15- to 17-year age group and among girls (4.9% and 6.6%, respectively). Mental health problems, relationship problems, interpersonal trauma and life stressors, and prior suicidal thoughts/behavior were the most common clinical characteristics and precipitating circumstances, with several varying by sex and age group.
conclusionIncreases in Black youth suicide calls for the prioritization of research aimed at identifying specific risk and protective factors as well as developmental mechanisms associated with Black youth suicidal behavior. To implement effective suicide prevention programming, understanding targets for intervention is necessary.
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