Suicide is the second leading cause of death for young people ages 12–24. This deeply concerning trend has become a national priority and a focus of U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, and it continues to be our focus at The Jed Foundation (JED).
This report—created in collaboration with mental health researchers and clinicians who work directly with youth—explores the most recent data on youth mental health and suicide to offer a detailed look at what youth are experiencing and what we all can do to support their emotional well-being and lower suicide risk. You’ll learn about which groups of youth are most at risk and targeted solutions to support them, as well as nine essential steps to lowering suicide risk among all youth.