American Institute for Boys and Men
@aibm.bsky.social
The only national research organization dedicated to issues affecting boys and men.
The American Institute for Boys and Men conducts non-partisan research on issues that affect the well-being of boys and men across the United States.
The American Institute for Boys and Men conducts non-partisan research on issues that affect the well-being of boys and men across the United States.
7/7 If you or someone you know is struggling, you can call or text 988 for free, confidential support 24/7.
September 10, 2025 at 4:34 PM
7/7 If you or someone you know is struggling, you can call or text 988 for free, confidential support 24/7.
6/7 Learn more:
• Suicide by class and occupation
(aibm.org/research/male-suicide-trends-by-class-and-occupation/)
• Suicide deaths among young men
(aibm.org/research/data-spotlight-suicide-deaths-among-young-men/)
• Suicide by class and occupation
(aibm.org/research/male-suicide-trends-by-class-and-occupation/)
• Suicide deaths among young men
(aibm.org/research/data-spotlight-suicide-deaths-among-young-men/)
September 10, 2025 at 4:34 PM
6/7 Learn more:
• Suicide by class and occupation
(aibm.org/research/male-suicide-trends-by-class-and-occupation/)
• Suicide deaths among young men
(aibm.org/research/data-spotlight-suicide-deaths-among-young-men/)
• Suicide by class and occupation
(aibm.org/research/male-suicide-trends-by-class-and-occupation/)
• Suicide deaths among young men
(aibm.org/research/data-spotlight-suicide-deaths-among-young-men/)
5/7 Life events also matter.
Separation and relationship loss are associated with elevated suicide risk, particularly for men in midlife.
Separation and relationship loss are associated with elevated suicide risk, particularly for men in midlife.
September 10, 2025 at 4:34 PM
5/7 Life events also matter.
Separation and relationship loss are associated with elevated suicide risk, particularly for men in midlife.
Separation and relationship loss are associated with elevated suicide risk, particularly for men in midlife.
4/7 Occupational trends show similar patterns.
Construction workers experience the highest suicide rates of any major group. Other high-risk fields include repair and maintenance, farming and fishing, and protective services.
Construction workers experience the highest suicide rates of any major group. Other high-risk fields include repair and maintenance, farming and fishing, and protective services.
September 10, 2025 at 4:34 PM
4/7 Occupational trends show similar patterns.
Construction workers experience the highest suicide rates of any major group. Other high-risk fields include repair and maintenance, farming and fishing, and protective services.
Construction workers experience the highest suicide rates of any major group. Other high-risk fields include repair and maintenance, farming and fishing, and protective services.
3/7 Men without a bachelor’s degree die by suicide at more than twice the rate of college-educated men.
The gap is growing. Suicide rates have risen 53 percent for men without a degree, compared to 26 percent for those with one.
The gap is growing. Suicide rates have risen 53 percent for men without a degree, compared to 26 percent for those with one.
September 10, 2025 at 4:34 PM
3/7 Men without a bachelor’s degree die by suicide at more than twice the rate of college-educated men.
The gap is growing. Suicide rates have risen 53 percent for men without a degree, compared to 26 percent for those with one.
The gap is growing. Suicide rates have risen 53 percent for men without a degree, compared to 26 percent for those with one.
2/7 Suicide rates are four times higher among men than among women.
But risk is not evenly distributed. It varies significantly by age, educational attainment, occupation, and life experience.
But risk is not evenly distributed. It varies significantly by age, educational attainment, occupation, and life experience.
September 10, 2025 at 4:34 PM
2/7 Suicide rates are four times higher among men than among women.
But risk is not evenly distributed. It varies significantly by age, educational attainment, occupation, and life experience.
But risk is not evenly distributed. It varies significantly by age, educational attainment, occupation, and life experience.