Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare

A Multidisciplinary Approach to Reducing Suicide Risk Among Adolescents: Strategies, Challenges, and Solutions

Youth suicide is a pressing crisis today. Globally, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported that more than 720,000 people die each year by suicide, and suicide is now the third leading cause of death among 15–29 year olds (WHO, 2025). Over the past decade, youth trends have shown a sharp increase. In the United States, the suicide rate for 10–14-year-olds tripled between 2007–2018 before plateauing; for 15–19-year-olds, the rate rose ~57% (2009–2017) and remained high through 2021. These figures underscore that risk is no longer sporadic, but rather a persistent pattern in the current generation of adolescents (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2024). This Article Collection highlights papers that present innovative strategies, address current challenges, and propose solutions to reduce suicide risk among adolescents from a multidisciplinary perspective.