"A recent review of 46 meta-analyses found major risk factors for suicide mortality include justice system involvement, exposure to suicide of a close family member or friend, firearm accessibility, divorce, foster care experience, and unemployment in midlife."
"The strongest risk factors for suicide attempt and ideation are childhood maltreatment, sexual assault, LGBTQ+ identification, homelessness, and incarceration."
"Galynker proposed an emotional state called the 'suicide crisis syndrome' to help us understand what people are thinking, feeling, and wanting to do when considering suicide."
"Trait vulnerabilities include a history of prior attempts or loved ones dying by suicide, impulsivity, and hopelessness, which contribute to unhelpful narratives leading to suicide crisis."
Approximately 9.2% of people globally experience suicidal thoughts, with 15.6% of U.S. adults reporting such ideation. In a year, 4.3% of the U.S. population contemplates suicide. Major risk factors include justice system involvement, exposure to suicide, and childhood maltreatment. The suicide crisis syndrome explains the emotional state of individuals considering suicide, highlighting the role of trait vulnerabilities like impulsivity and hopelessness. Mental disorders are prevalent among those who die by suicide, with 90% having a mental disorder and 60% having mood disorders.
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