A planning committee of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine will organize and host a public workshop that will explore strategies and interventions to counter the rising prevalence of suicide. The workshop will feature invited presentations and moderated discussions on topics that may include:

• The scope of the public health problem, with a focus on data regarding suicidal ideation, suicide attempts, and death by suicide, such as

o Risk factors related to suicidal behavior such as mental illness, racial disparities, and the relationship between stigma and access to care

o Social determinants of health, such as socioeconomic status and geography

o Factors associated with risk or resilience among vulnerable populations

o The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on rates of suicide

• What is known about the effectiveness of approaches and interventions to reduce harm and prevent risk of suicide

o Effective screening tools available in healthcare settings, school systems, and criminal justice settings

o Strategies and best practices to drive effective intervention implementation throughout U.S. healthcare systems.

• Policy opportunities to support, improve, and implement early interventions to increase access and quality of care for individuals at risk of suicide

• Areas where further evidence or attention is needed to improve the quality of care available across the continuum for suicide prevention

The planning committee will develop the agenda for the workshop sessions, select and invite speakers and discussants, and moderate the discussions. A proceedings of the presentations and discussions at the workshop will be prepared by a designated rapporteur in accordance with institutional guidelines.