ArticleChildren (Basel, Switzerland)2025
Suicidal Behaviors Among United States Adolescents: Increasing Clinical and Public Health Challenges.
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- Perceived needs of parents of adolescents with a history of suicide attempts: a qualitative exploration.BMC psychology · 2026Article
- Mood dynamics in adolescents and young adults with and without a history of suicidal thoughts and actions: a network approach.BMC psychiatry · 2026Article
- Adolescent Suicidality After State-Level Total Abortion Bans.JAMA network open · 2026Article
- Large language models in adolescent suicide prevention: from language signals to accountable action.Frontiers in public health · 2026Review
- Beyond Traditional Psychiatric Care: A Systematic Review of Multidisciplinary Approaches to Mitigating Adolescent Suicide Risk.Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare · 2026Review
- Real-World Symptom Trajectories in Adolescents With and Without Suicide Risk Receiving Care from Rula Health: Retrospective Study.JMIR pediatrics and parenting · 2025Article
- Mean Diffusivity of the Left Caudal Anterior Cingulate Cortex and Past Major Depressive Disorder in Adolescents: Evidence from the ABCD Study.Journal of cellular neuroscience · 2025Article
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Abstract
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objectivesSuicide in the United States (US) adolescents is a major clinical and public health problem. In this original investigation, we explored trends in suicidal behaviors (ideation, planning, and attempts) among US adolescents from 2011 to 2021.
methodsThe study sample included 90,306 adolescents from the 2011-2021 Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System. Descriptive statistics and the chi-squared test were used to assess differences in suicidal behaviors across gender, race/ethnicity, and grade between 2011 and 2021.
resultsThe overall percentage of female adolescents reporting suicidal behaviors increased significantly between 2011 and 2021, and it was higher than males. In 2021, females exhibited significantly higher rates of considering suicide (30.0% vs. 14.3%), planning (23.6% vs. 11.6%), and attempts (13.3% vs. 6.6%) compared to their male counterparts. Whites were more likely to report suicidal ideation (22.7%) while Black non-Hispanic youth had a higher likelihood of making a suicide plan (17.7%), attempting suicide (14.5%), or making a suicide attempt requiring medical treatment (4.4%) relative to other racial/ethnic groups. Overall, ninth graders were more likely to report suicide attempts (11.6%) compared to 12th graders (8.6%).
conclusionsThe results demonstrate significant increases in suicidal behavior among US adolescents, particularly in females. They suggest the need for gender-sensitive approaches in mental health support and prevention strategies. Overall, given the significant increase in suicidal behaviors, healthcare providers as well as public health professionals should prioritize mental health initiatives, promote awareness, and ensure access to mental health resources for adolescents.
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