ANA: Suicide Among Nurses: What We Don’t Know Might Hurt Us

Unfortunately, nurse suicide has been a hidden phenomenon and hasn’t been adequately studied in the United States. The loss of a nurse coworker to suicide is more common than we realize because it’s frequently concealed by the family and organization. However, when we talk about suicide—its causes, who’s at risk, and how we can help to prevent it—we can save lives. The goal of this article is to help nurses understand what actions they can take to help prevent suicide.