Suicide Prevention

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About
Suicide is a serious public health problem that can have lasting effects on communities.
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Comprehensive Suicide Prevention
CDC takes a comprehensive public health approach to suicide prevention
  • NSSP
    Learn more about the Department of Health and Human Services 2024 National Strategy for Suicide Prev...
  • Data and Statistics
    An overview of suicide trends and data
  • Suicide Facts
    This page provides facts about suicide.
  • Preventing Suicide
    This page highlights strategies to help states and communities prevent suicide.
  • Risk and Protective Factors
    This page describes factors that increase suicide risk and how to protect against it.
  • General Resources
    Resources for suicide prevention from CDC and other federal sources.

Suicide Prevention Vital Signs

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Suicide Risk Is Tied to Local Economic and Social Conditions
New CDC research shows that three community-level factors are associated with lower suicide rates. D...
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Funded Programs
CDC funds suicide prevention activities across the U.S.
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CSP: Program Profiles
Learn about the funded programs that implement a comprehensive approach to suicide prevention.
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Tribal Suicide Prevention
CDC funding supports tribal organizations' suicide prevention efforts.
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Suicide Prevention Tools
View suicide prevention toolkits, planning resources, prevention assessment tools, and more.