Suicide Frequently Asked Questions Question: is suicide a major concern in mood disorders?
Absolutely. Suicide is the 8th leading cause of death for all Americans and the 3rd leading cause of death for adolescents and young adults. You are far more likely to die from suicide than from homicide (and much more likely to die from domestic homicide that from terrorism). The overall suicide rate in the United States is about 11.3 per 100,000 per year. Having a mood disorder dramatically elevates your risk of suicide. Most people who kill themselves suffer from a mood disorder. Up to 10 to 15 percent of people with mood disorders will kill themselves over their lifetime.
