Suicide in National Collegiate Athletic Association athletes: a 20-year analysis.
Bridget M WhelanStephanie A KliethermesKelly A SchloredtAshwin RaoKimberly G HarmonBradley J PetekPublished in: British journal of sports medicine (2024)
Deaths by suicide among NCAA athletes increased in both males and females throughout the 20-year study period, and suicide is now the second most common cause of death in this population. Greater suicide prevention efforts geared towards NCAA athletes are warranted.