Reduce the rate of suicide attempts by adolescents. Better than the best. Data have not been analyzed. Data are not collected.
Data are statistically unreliable.
Suicide is a complex behavior that can be prevented in many cases by early recognition and treatment of mental disorders. At least 90 percent of all people who kill themselves have a mental or substance abuse disorder, or a combination of disorders. However, most persons with a mental or substance abuse disorder do not kill themselves, thus other factors contribute to suicide risk. In addition to mental and substance abuse disorders, risk factors include prior suicide attempt, stressful life events, and access to lethal suicide methods. Thus, reduction in access to lethal methods and recognition and treatment of mental and substance abuse disorders are among the most promising approaches to suicide prevention.