The Latest Breaking News from Suicide

Gang-rape victim saved from suicide attempt

A 16-year-old student who was gang-raped by four men tried to take her own life by running in front of a train at a railway crossing but was safely rescued.

Bangkok Post · Sep 15, 2023

Parents of Philadelphia teacher found dead with 20 stab wounds lose battle to overturn suicide ruling

Ellen Greenberg’s 2011 death was initally ruled a homicide and then switched to suicide. Her parents’ years-long mission to overturn the ruling ended in defeat this week

The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2023

Lexington VA to hold farmers’ market Saturday as part of Suicide Prevention Month outreach

Lexington’s Veterans Affairs Leestown Road campus is hosting a farmers’ market Saturday to remind veterans and their families of the many services they offer – including mental health assistance.

WEKU · Sep 14, 2023

Inquest to examine apparent suicides of five trans and gender-diverse Victorians in bid to stop further deaths

Coroner will consider the otherwise unrelated deaths together during hearings set to begin in November

The Guardian - AU · Sep 13, 2023

Kota reports 23rd suicide this year as NEET aspirant from Ranchi hangs herself

16-yr-old from Jharkhand's Ranchi allegedly commits suicide in Kota hostel. 23 student suicides this year, highest ever for coaching hub. No suicide note found, police investigating. Anti-hanging devices & anti-suicide nets installed to prevent such incidents. Psychological tests & effective communication with parents also being implemented.

The Hindu · Sep 13, 2023

Royal commissioner accuses ADF of ‘too much talk and not enough action’ on veteran suicide

In fiery speech, Nick Kaldas says government and Defence moving at ‘snail’s pace’ amid ‘national crisis’

The Guardian - AU · Sep 13, 2023

Investigation shows armed officer was hostage at home of Grammy winner who was killed by police

Newly released investigative files in the police shooting death of a Grammy-winning sound engineer revealed there was an armed Tennessee Bureau of Investigation officer in the home when Mark Capps began threatening his family with guns on Jan. 5

The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2023

Canadian police open case into ‘suicide kits’ sent to Montreal residents

Suspected mailer is facing 14 charges in connection to deaths in Ontario, and is linked to another 88 deaths in Britain

The Guardian - US · Sep 12, 2023

Doctor Saif’s suspension in Preethi suicide case set aside

HC sets aside suspension of medical PG student in suicide case; says college can conduct inquiry & take call on findings.

The Hindu · Sep 12, 2023

BJP stages protest against State govt. in Shivamogga

BJP in Shivamogga district protested against Congress govt. for not addressing farmers' plight due to drought & power disruptions. Ex-Minister Eshwarappa & MP Raghavendra accused govt. of negligence leading to 130+ farmer suicides & not understanding needs. MLA & MLC also present.

The Hindu · Sep 12, 2023