Suspected suicides and suicide attempts involving antipsychotic or sedative-hypnotic medications reported to America's Poison Centers, 2000-2021.

Suspected suicides and suicide attempts involving antipsychotic or sedative-hypnotic medications increased during the 22-year study period, especially among individuals 13-19 years old, and these cases often had severe clinical consequences. Based on the characteristics and trends identified in this study, increased prevention efforts are warranted to help prevent these suspected suicides and suicide attempts.