Title: Suicide in colleges in the United States - Wikipedia
Headings: Suicide in colleges in the United States
Suicide in colleges in the United States
Contents
History
Risk factors
Depression
Suicidal ideation
Suicide attempts
Motives for suicide
Prevention
Help Seeking Behavior
College programs and initiatives
Social and Culture
Legislation
See also
References

Content: Females, individuals who have been previously screened for psychiatric illness, those with a positive family history of suicide, those that are more impulsive, and those that have elevated motor impulsivity may be at greater risk of developing suicidal ideation. Suicide attempts
Whilst suicide ideation does not always lead to a suicide attempt, attempts are correlated with previous family history of suicide and high motor impulsivity. Other risk factors for suicide in college include alcohol use, difficulty sleeping, and lack of "body investment." Motives for suicide
The amount and type of motivations for suicide can vary from student to student, however a common motivation for suicide has been stress. In a 2008 physiological study conducted by the Associated Press and MTVU, eight out of ten college students reported a feeling of horrible stress that impacted their grades. Another common motivating factor has been issues at home that can impact their academic career. Home-based issues can be composed of abuse, starvation, and overall poor living conditions. Depression can also be a factor. Prevention
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, a crisis line in the United States and Canada
Social support is proven to preventing suicide in college populations, as the link between depressive symptoms and hopelessness was reduced among college students who had high levels of social support. Universal prevention interventions, through training people of power on suicide, has been beneficial as it has led to significant increases in suicide prevention knowledge, skills, and self-efficacy.