Suicide Prevention

Greater Suicide Prevention Efforts Needed

Fri, 27 Feb 2015 16:43:13 +0000

Economic and job-related crises affect many people during their lives. For some adults, these crises may lead to self-harm. Fortunately, help is available for those who are at risk.

Get Help for Depression in Pregnancy

Mon, 19 Jan 2015 14:59:00 +0000

Depression can take all the fun out of being a new mother. Researchers are trying to find better ways to diagnose the problem early.

Child Mental Health Disorder Rates May Not Be Rising

Wed, 05 Nov 2014 15:52:38 +0000

Recent claims about children's mental health in the media have had a tendency to be somewhat negative. But a new Canadian study suggests some of those claims may be inaccurate.

CDC Reports Americans Living Longer Than Ever

Thu, 09 Oct 2014 16:03:43 +0000

Americans may be living longer than ever before. In a new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report, measures of life span were up and rates of death were down.

Poor Sleep May Affect Suicide Risk

Wed, 13 Aug 2014 20:05:49 +0000

Trouble falling asleep, tossing and turning all night — we’ve all had a poor night’s sleep. And, aside from feeling tired the next day, there could be more serious repercussions associated with low sleep quality.

Robin Williams Dead at 63

Tue, 12 Aug 2014 16:20:36 +0000

Oscar-winning actor and comic Robin Williams died at his home in Northern California August 11.

Painful Childhoods May Prompt Some to Enlist

Tue, 29 Jul 2014 15:22:11 +0000

For kids who grow up in hostile homes, adverse experiences are common. And for some people, joining the armed forces may be an attempt to leave a negative home life behind.

Socialization Decreased Risk of Suicide

Mon, 14 Jul 2014 21:00:44 +0000

Human contact can be a buffer against the dangers of becoming isolated and losing the will to live. Such engagement may be especially meaningful for men, a group for whom suicide is a leading cause of death.

Substance Abuse at School May Mean Other Problems

Sat, 03 May 2014 07:00:37 +0000

Although it's no secret that teens may experiment with alcohol or marijuana, more than 5 percent of them smoke pot or drink alcohol on school campuses.

Bullying Victims Likely to Think About Suicide

Mon, 10 Mar 2014 20:00:32 +0000

Between 5 and 20 percent of youths around the world are victims of bullying. Without help, these young people may start thinking about harming themselves.