Suicide rate was higher for males, among adults aged 45 to 54 years, and for AI/AN and non-Hispanic Whites
When probability of suicide attempt increases, gun owners may be less likely to endorse survey items about passive, active suicidal ideation
Depression, functional impairment, alcohol use problems, and lower family support ups risk
Authors say interventions to alleviate downstream consequences of the pandemic are needed
Students who felt close to someone at school had lower prevalence of poor mental health, had considered or attempted suicide
However, compared with suicide by other means, those using a firearm were more likely to have spoken about their plans
Most significant increase was seen for children aged 10 to 12 years, but all groups older than 9 years had increases
Suicide rates declined for females in all age groups older than 25 years, decreased for males aged 45 to 64, 65 to 74 years
Majority of premature firearm deaths seen in men, particularly suicides in older White men and homicides in younger Black men
Findings based on corroboration between simultaneous teen, parent screening