Youth Suicide Up 62% Since 2007, Now New Jersey Wants to Know Why
TRENTON, NJ – In response to a disturbing 62% increase in youth suicide rates from 2007 to 2021, New Jersey has introduced a legislative measure aimed at understanding and mitigating the causes of youth suicide. The bill mandates a comprehensive study to be conducted by the Department of Health (DOH) in collaboration with the Department of Children and Families, the Department of Human Services, and the New Jersey Youth Suicide Prevention Advisory Council. The study will explore a range of potential causes and risk factors related to youth suicide, including aggression, anxiety, emotional and physical trauma, family history, mental and