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Latino mental health and suicide trends in the US
Overview
Data from New York City indicates rising suicide rates among Latino residents living in medium to high poverty neighborhoods. While the city’s overall suicide rate remained relatively stable between 2015 and 2024, Latino youth aged 5 to 17 recorded the highest number of suicides among all racial and ethnic groups during that period. Statistical analysis shows that 62% of those who died had a documented mental health condition.
On a broader scale, mental health challenges and suicide prevention efforts are being directed toward Latino communities across the United States. In Utah, the ‘Live On Utah’ campaign is working to reduce stigma and provide prevention tools. National studies also highlight elevated risks of depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders among Latino youth, with reports indicating that Latina high school students were 17% more likely than other female students to report suicide attempts in 2023.
Entities
New York City Department of Health · National Institutes of Health · U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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[HEALTH] 2 sourcesMental health and suicide prevention efforts target Latino communities
Mental health initiatives like Live On Utah are addressing high suicide rates, while data shows Latino youth in the U.S. face disproportionately high risks of depression and suicide attempts.
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[HEALTH] 2 sourcesNew York City reports rising suicide rates among Latinos in high-poverty areas
New York City health data shows rising suicide rates among Latinos in high-poverty neighborhoods, with Latino youth recording the highest numbers among all ethnic groups.
Sources
eldiariony.com · eluniverso.com · latimes.com · sltrib.com