Wash. State Health Dept.: Washington Suicide Rate Rises in 2025, With Increases Among Youth, Older Adults and Rural Communities
October 27, 2026
October 27, 2026
OLYMPIA, Washington, Oct. 27 -- The Washington State Department of Health issued the following news release:
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Washington suicide rate rises in 2025, with increases among youth, older adults and rural communities
October 26, 2026
Despite rising rates, research links the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline to fewer suicide deaths
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OLYMPIA - At least 1,352 Washington residents died by suicide in 2025, at a rate of 15. . . .
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Washington suicide rate rises in 2025, with increases among youth, older adults and rural communities
October 26, 2026
Despite rising rates, research links the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline to fewer suicide deaths
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OLYMPIA - At least 1,352 Washington residents died by suicide in 2025, at a rate of 15. . . .