Gender gap in youth suicides is narrowing

There is a disproportionate increase in youth suicide rates for females relative to males, particularly in younger youth aged 10-14 years, according to a new report that describes youth suicide trends in the US from 1975 to 2016. Suicide is the second leading cause of death among youth aged 10-19 years in the US, with rates historically higher in males than females. However, recent reports from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveal female youth are experiencing a greater percent increase in suicide rates compared to males. Donna Ruch, PhD, a post-doctoral researcher in the Center for Suicide Prevention and Research at the