The Epidemiology of Suicide Among Students at Colleges and Universities in the United States (IN: College Student Suicide, ed. by L C Whitaker and R E Slimak)

In this article, research on the incidence of suicide among U.S. college & university students is reviewed. The author finds that the rate of student suicide is much lower than non-students, especially for men. The most influential variable is the presence of psychosis. Other risk factors are contact with campus mental health services, & depression. The methods used, the most common months & days to commit suicide, & the size & prestige of the institution are also discussed. (VM)