CDC Report Details Suicidal Thoughts and Behavior Among U.S. Adults

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a report detailing the prevalence of suicidal thoughts and behaviors among adults in the United States. The study examines the spectrum of suicide-related experiences, from ideation to attempts.

Suicide claims an individual's life in the U.S. roughly every 15 minutes, according to the CDC. For each death by suicide, many more people contemplate, plan, or attempt to end their lives.

The study highlights variations in suicidal thoughts, planning, and attempts across different demographics. The CDC hopes the report will better inform prevention efforts throughout the country.