Easy access to firearms. Men are more likely to use a gun than woman though this is changing.
Social isolation. Worse in rural areas and among single men.
Old social nets like church and fraternities are shrinking. Black men in rural areas are more likely to attend church where social support is available.
Lack of mental health care. Men are less likely to seek out mental health care even when it is available.
Financial stress (job loss, status loss, pressure)
In 2023, suicide rates were highest among 85+ and among men.
Rates are also rising among rural white men.