suicide spike in middle aged women

49% Increase In Drug Related Suicide Attempts For Middle Aged Women, Why?
49% Increase In Drug Related Suicide Attempts For Middle Aged Women, Why?
49% Increase In Drug Related Suicide Attempts For Middle Aged Women, Why?
According to a new report just released from the Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration, there is a 49 percent increase in emergency department visits for drug-related suicide attempts for women aged 50 and older.  And women aged 40-69 are more at risk of killing themselves than other women.  So what do you think is going on here?