Experts say a recent increase in Alaska’s adolescent suicide rate follows national trends.
Between 2016 and 2019, there were 90 adolescent suicides identified by the state, according to the report. The overall rate was 28.8 suicides per 100,000 adolescents, and was highest for males and Alaska Native youths.
But advocates around the state say that while Alaska’s numbers are concerning, they also don’t tell the whole story, particularly how many people in Alaska are working hard to address the issue and how suicide is preventable. She said that she and others on the council had heard last year how high the latest numbers were, and that it caused a doubling down on suicide prevention efforts. She said there are more conversations between various groups that in the past tended to work independently.
“I wish I could say that I think these numbers are going to go down in 2020, but I don’t think they are,” said Fishel.
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