Suicide Ideation in College Students: A Review of Predicting Factors, Buffers, and Proposed Interventions

Abstract

As suicide rates in college students increase, it is imperative to direct attention to this issue in an effort to address the factors that lead to young adults ending their lives. This thesis reviews the risk factors and buffers specific to a population of college students through a review of literature available on this topic. Additionally, this thesis proposes interventions for public universities to address suicide risk among students.