5 Most Suicidal States in America

2. Montana

Suicide Mortality Rate in 2021: 32

The state of Montana witnessed a staggering increase of 22.6% in its suicide mortality rate from 2020, when it was at 26.1. Suicide is currently the eighth leading cause of death in Montana. According to the Montana Department of Health and Human Services, social isolation, Vitamin-D deficiency and altitude are some of the major causes of a high suicide rate in the state. Metabolic stress caused by long-term oxygen deprivation can disrupt mental health. Worldwide, the number of suicides tend to increase at over 2,500 feet, while in Montana, an average suicide occurs at 3,500 feet.