Decrease the rate of suicide deaths in Clermont County residents

Social Determinants of Health:

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

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.