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Youth Suicide Rates

One of DCYF’s health goals is for youth to experience positive behavioral and mental health. Trends in mental health over the past decade show an increase in rates of suicide and attempted suicide. Between 2013 and 2020, rates of youth suicide and attempted suicide more than quadrupled.

Rate of Suicide and Suicide Attempts per 100,000 Adolescents Age 10-17, 2013-2020

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Suicide and Suicide Attempts per 100,000 Adolescents Age 10-17, 5 Year Rate, 2016-2020

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Child Outcome Goal

Mental and Behavioral Health of Youth

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