Suicide-Related ESSENCE Alerts for the Week of March 22 - March 28, 2026 |
For more information about suicide-related syndromic surveillance efforts in Tennessee, please download this infographic or view this video.
NOTE: ESSENCE alerts are generated by county of residence.
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ESSENCE alerts for youth 5-17 years: Anderson, Blount, Jefferson, Roane, Scott, Sevier, and Madison counties
ESSENCE alerts for adults 18-24 years: No Alerts
ESSENCE alerts for adults 25-44 years: Davidson, Bradley, Sequatchie, Meigs, McMinn, and Polk counties
ESSENCE alerts adults 45-64 years: Dickson, Montgomery, and Rutherford counties
ESSENCE alerts adults 65+: Anderson, Grainger, Jefferson, Sevier, Greene, and Washington counties
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Current Trends: Week of 3/22/2026 to 3/28/2026:
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- Madison metro; East Tennessee region for ages 5-17
- No Alerts for ages 18-24
- Davidson metro; Southeast region alerted for ages 25-44
- Mid-Cumberland region alerted for ages 45-64
- East Tennessee, Northeast regions alerted for ages 65+
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*Alerts are generated based on the Tennessee Department of Health defined health regions. For more information, click here.
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Additional diagnoses/concerns seen during this period that can increase the risk of a child or adult attempting or dying by suicide include:
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Risk Factors for ages 5-17: Depression, Bullying, High conflict family, Child abuse, Anxiety, Substance misuse, Academic stress
- Suicidal Behavior: Cutting, Intentional overdose
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- Risk Factors for ages 18-24: No Alerts
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Suicidal Behavior: No Alerts
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- Risk Factors for ages 25-44: Bipolar, Schizophrenia, PTSD, Homelessness, Anxiety, Depression, Substance misuse
- Suicidal Behavior: Motor Vehicle, Intentional overdose
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Risk Factors for ages 45-64: Bipolar, PTSD, Depression, Substance misuse, Paranoia, Lack of sleep
- Suicidal Behavior: Cutting
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Risk Factors for ages 65+: Schizophrenia, Anxiety, Bipolar, Hallucinations, Depression, Substance misuse
- Suicidal Behavior: None specified
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As a reminder, suicide-related ESSENCE alerts are generated when a specific county/region is showing an increase in the number of individuals presenting to an emergency department for suicide-related behavior, including visits for suicide attempts, intentional self-harm, and/or suicidal thoughts and feelings. These alerts are generated based on the county of residence.
For more information about suicide prevention programs and services available across Tennessee, including free training on how to identify and support those at risk, please visit www.preventsuicidetn.com. You can also consult the Tennessee Mental Health and Crisis Resources Guide.
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Questions or comments about ESSENCE Alerts may be directed to William Thomson, TDH Epidemiologist, at William.T.Thomson@tn.gov.
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This bulletin is published by the Tennessee Department of Health Suicide Prevention Program.
www.preventsuicidetn.com
This publication was supported by the grant number 6 NU50CE002589-05-02 funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official view of the CDC or the Department of Health and Human Services.
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