Here are some highly respected sources that provide comprehensive statistics and information on suicide, both nationally and locally in Arizona. 

National Sources

1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
   • Resource: National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS)
   • Website: CDC Suicide Data and Statistics
   • Description: Provides comprehensive data on suicide rates, trends, and demographics in the United States.
2. National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
   • Resource: Mental Health Information
   • Website: NIMH Suicide Statistics
   • Description: Offers detailed statistics on suicide, including risk factors and prevention strategies.
3. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
   • Resource: Behavioral Health Data
   • Website: SAMHSA Suicide Data
   • Description: Provides data on mental health, substance use, and suicide, including national surveys and reports.
4. American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)
   • Resource: Suicide Statistics
   • Website: AFSP Statistics
   • Description: Offers national and state-level suicide statistics, as well as information on suicide prevention and research.
5. World Health Organization (WHO)
   • Resource: Global Health Observatory (GHO) Data
   • Website: WHO Suicide Data
   • Description: Provides international suicide statistics and information on global suicide prevention efforts.

​Arizona-Specific Sources

1. Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS)
   • Resource: Vital Statistics
   • Website: ADHS Suicide Data
   • Description: Offers detailed suicide statistics for the state of Arizona, including annual reports and trend data.
2. Maricopa County Department of Public Health
   • Resource: Public Health Data
   • Website: Maricopa County Suicide Statistics
   • Description: Provides data on public health issues in Maricopa County, including suicide statistics.
3. Arizona Health Improvement Plan (AzHIP)
   • Resource: State Health Assessment
   • Website: AzHIP Data
   • Description: Contains comprehensive health data for Arizona, including information on mental health and suicide prevention.
4. Arizona Youth Survey (AYS)
   • Resource: Substance Abuse and Risk Behavior Data
   • Website: AYS Reports
   • Description: Provides data on youth behaviors, including suicide attempts and related risk factors.
5. Maricopa County Department of Public Health
   • Resource: Public Health Data
   • Website: Maricopa County Medical Examiner’s Annual Report 
   • Description: Provides comprehensive data on public health issues in Maricopa County, including annual suicide statistics and trend reports. This resource is essential for understanding local suicide rates and informing prevention efforts within the county.
6. Pima County Department of Public Health
   • Resource: Medical Examiner’s Annual Report 
   • Website: Pima County Medical Examiner’s Annual Report
   • Description: Provides comprehensive data on public health issues in Maricopa County, including annual suicide statistics and trend reports. This resource is essential for understanding local suicide rates and informing prevention efforts within the county.