Populations, Settings, and Life Experiences
Suicide affects all groups, including people of different ages, races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and occupations, as well as those with other characteristics. But suicidal thoughts and behaviors can vary across populations, and risk and protective factors for suicide may also differ.
The pages below summarize the suicide problem, risk and protective factors, and opportunities for prevention among specific populations, settings, and life experiences.
Age
Gender and Sexual Identity
Life Experiences
Location
- States and Territories
- Rural Areas
- Urban Areas
- Suburban Areas
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- High School
- College and Universities