Suicide
Suicide is the act of killing yourself, most often as a result of depression or other mental illness.
In the U.S., suicide accounts for about two percent of all deaths. Rates are highest for men over 69, but are increasing alarmingly in young people aged 15 to 24.
Adapted from the Encyclopedia of Psychology
What You Can Do
- Suicide warning signs
Losing interest in work or school, giving away beloved possessions and withdrawing from friends can be signs someone is thinking of suicide. Learn how to recognize the danger signals.
Getting Help
- Find a Psychologist
- Teen Suicide is Preventable
Teen suicide is a growing health concern. It is the third-leading cause of death for young people ages 15 to 24.
News
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Saving soldiers from suicide
August 26, 2010, Forbes
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Culture matters in suicidal behavior patterns and prevention, psychologist says
August 12, 2010
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Record number of Army suicides in June
July 15, 2010, MSNBC
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Is suicide tied to air pollution and asthma?
July 15, 2010, Reuters
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Can artwork influence suicidal thoughts?
July 13, 2010, CNN
Monitor on Psychology Articles
- Military suicides continue to climb
September 2010
- Warrior suicides
May 2010
- Natural healing
November 2009
- Life-saving outreach
September 2009
Books
- Building a Therapeutic Alliance With the Suicidal Patient
November 2010
- The Interpersonal Theory of Suicide
January 2009
- Behavioral Emergencies
December 2008
- Cognitive Therapy for Suicidal Patients
November 2008