Teachers and librarians are among those least likely to die by suicides—what this means for other professions

Some Professions Have Much Lower Rates of Suicide. What Can We Learn From Them?

Where you work affects your risk of dying by suicide. For example, loggers, musicians and workers in the oil and gas industries have much higher rates of suicide than the rest of the population. But on the flip side, some professions have very low rates of suicide. One of them is education. National and state data shows that educators in the US, including teachers, professors and librarians, are among the least likely to die by suicide.We're…

Teachers and librarians are among those least likely to die by suicide − public health researchers offer insights on what this means for other professions

One reason teachers have a low suicide rate may be that they find meaning in their jobs. Digital Vision/Getty ImagesWhere you work affects your risk of dying by suicide. For example, loggers, musicians and workers in the oil and gas industries have much higher rates of suicide than the rest of the population. But on the flip side, some professions have very low rates of suicide. One of them is education. National and state data shows that educat…

Teachers and librarians are among those least likely to die by suicides—what this means for other professions

Where you work affects your risk of dying by suicide. For example, loggers, musicians and workers in the oil and gas industries have much higher rates of suicide than the rest of the population.

Teachers and librarians are among those least likely to die by suicide − public health researchers offer insights on what this means for other professions - Stephen's Lighthouse

The Conversation U.S.‬ Teachers and librarians are among those least likely to die by suicide − public health researchers offer insights on what this means for other professions Despite burnout and other challenges, teachers and librarians are the professional group least likely to die by suicide. A team of researchers explores what other industries learn from education’s workplace culture: buff.ly/8RcEra5 Pro plugin deactivated or invalid The…