Suicide Mortality Among Adolescents and Young Adults After Launch of a Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Key Points

• To investigate trends in suicide mortality among adolescents and young adults post the introduction of a crisis lifeline.
• Analyzed quarterly suicide mortality data
• Focused on individuals aged 15 to 34 years
• Utilized data from the National Vital Statistics System
• Observed trends in suicide mortality rates among the target age group
• Noted fluctuations in rates coinciding with the launch of the lifeline