In 2019, the suicide rate in Clermont County was 21.3 (per 100,000). According to the CDC, risk factors for suicide include:

• Family history of suicide
• Family history of child maltreatment
• Previous suicide attempt(s)
• Unwillingness to seek help because of the stigma attached to mental health and substance abuse disorders or suicidal thoughts

Adolescence is a time of great physical, social and emotional change, which for some can lead to mental health challenges, including increased risk of suicide.  Among youth in 9^th – 12^th grade surveyed through the Clermont County Health Assessment Survey (2019), 17.3% considered suicide in the past year while 6.9% attempted suicide one or more times in the past year.

Social Determinants of Health:

Neighborhood and Built Environment, Social and Community Context, Health Care Access and Quality