The Latest Breaking News from Suicide

Manchester Arena bomb survivor's incredible bond with hero who saved her

Lucy Jarvis was struck by 50 pieces of shrapnel when suicide bomber Salman Abedi detonated his backpack after the Ariana Grande concert at the Manchester Arena in 2017

Daily Mirror · May 21, 2023

Co Antrim woman turning her own mental health struggles into a positive to help others

Natalie Swann is speaking out to mark Mental Health Awareness Month this May.

Belfast Live · May 20, 2023

This high school senior's science project could one day save lives

An 18-year-old from Texas created an app using artificial intelligence that may someday help detect suicide risk.

WEKU · May 20, 2023

Navy probe prompted by suicides condemns conditions at shipyard: 'We let our people down'

A Navy investigation triggered by a series of suicides is recommending widespread improvements in housing, food, parking and internet for sailors, as well as changes to mental health and other personnel programs

The Independent UK · May 18, 2023

Co Tyrone mum who set up suicide prevention charity says need never greater

Catherine McBennett set up the Niamh Louise Foundation in 2005 following the death of her daughter Niamh

Belfast Live · May 18, 2023

Saving the farm: Heartland clergy train to prevent agriculture workers’ suicides

Factors largely outside of farmers’ control – from the increasingly unpredictable weather to growing costs of everything from fuel to loans – make the threat of losing the beloved family farm a constant worry

The Independent UK · May 18, 2023

Mum who lost beloved son to suicide bravely shares last texts to help others

Debbieanne Marriott wants people to "reach out" following the death of son Jamie

Daily Record · May 18, 2023

Internet users encouraging self-harm to face five years in jail under new plans

The addition to the Online Safety Bill will build on existing laws which make it illegal to promote or assist suicide, the Ministry of Justice said.

The Independent UK · May 17, 2023

How Sydney Roosters star Connor Watson is helping lead the fight against Indigenous youth suicide

Six years after a family tragedy opened Connor Watson's eyes to the issue of suicide among Indigenous youths, the Roosters star is doing more than ever before to make a difference.

ABC News · May 17, 2023

East Kilbride physiotherapist died in burning car after getting day pass from psychiatric hospital

A Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of Yvonne Robson heard she was allowed to leave Hairmyres Hospital on a day pass hours after attempting suicide and despite an appeal from her brother to keep her on the ward.

Glasgow Live · May 17, 2023