Risk factors are stressful events, situations, and/or conditions that are associated with greater potential for suicide and suicidal behavior. According to the Surgeon General, these include but are not limited to:
- Prior suicide attempt(s)
- Misuse and abuse of alcohol or other drugs
- Mental disorders, particularly depression and other mood disorders
- Access to lethal means
- Knowing someone who died by suicide, particularly a family member
- Social isolation
- Chronic disease and disability
- Lack of access to behavioral health care
Resources
- APHA – ACEs, Overdose, and Suicide
- Autism and Suicide
- Creating a Shared Approach to Suicide and Overdose Prevention
- Gambling and Suicide Risk
Youth Mobile Crisis
Adult Mobile Crisis