mental health disorders
Suicidal Behavior
Attempted suicide in the United States
In 2021, an estimated 1.7 million American adults attempted suicide. There are an estimated 25 attempts for every completed suicide. Many people make repeated attempts. However, only 5 to 10% of people who make an attempt eventually die by suicide. Suicide attempts are particularly common among adolescent females. Those aged 15 to 19 make 100 suicide attempts for every suicide completed. Across all age groups, females attempt suicide 2 or 3 times as often as males, but males are 4 times more likely to die in their attempts. Older adults attempt suicide 4 times for every completed suicide. 