Overview

• The share of adults experiencing suicidal ideation climbed from 2.8% in 2020 to 3.4% in 2022, with the highest rates among young people.
• Young women aged 18–24 saw suicidal thoughts rise to 8.7% in 2022, up from under 7% before the pandemic.
• Financial hardship, discrimination and social isolation significantly raise the risk of depressive symptoms and suicidal ideation.
• Extended social media use correlates with higher rates of depression and suicidal thoughts, especially among women under 30.
• More than half of individuals reporting serious mental health issues lacked access to adequate psychological care.