5. North Dakota
Suicide Death Rate Per 100K People: 22.5
North Dakota secured the 5th spot in our list of the 15 states with the highest suicide rates in the US. In North Dakota, suicide tragically stands as the second leading cause of death among individuals aged 10 to 24. Schools play a critical role in suicide prevention, with administrators, teachers, school-based mental health providers, and all other personnel who interact with students having the potential to make a significant difference in keeping them safe. Recognizing that suicide is a preventable public health problem, school personnel bear a legal and ethical responsibility to identify and respond to suicidal thoughts and behaviors.
