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"Suicide by Cop" Is Covered by Suicide Exclusion in Insurance Policy

From N. Am. Co. for Life & Health Ins. v. Caldwell, decided Thursday by the Eleventh Circuit, in an opinion by Chief Judge William Pryor, joined by Judges Robin Rosenbaum and Stanley Marcus: This appeal requires us to decide whether a life-insurance policy excludes from coverage a death resulting from…

Reason

More than 50% of trans and non-binary youth in US considered suicide this year, survey says

The alarmingly high rates of depression, anxiety and suicide attempts are spread across liberal and conservative regions

The Guardian - US

Records access sought in case of inmate who severed penis

A Tennessee judge is promising to rule quickly on whether to grant public access to records detailing the treatment of a death row prisoner who cut off his penis while on a suicide watch

The Independent UK

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The note that Stephen 'Twitch' Boss left led investigators to rule death a suicide

LOS ANGELES — Dancer and beloved "Ellen DeGeneres Show" sidekick Stephen "Twitch" Boss left a note before he died of a gunshot wound to the head Tuesday, the Los Angeles Times has confirmed.

Los Angeles Times

Tyler Perry, ‘shocked’ by ‘tWitch’ suicide, shares about his own attempts to end his life

The death of Stephen “tWitch” Boss has inspired Tyler Perry to share about his past suicide attempts. The director hopes his story might dissuade others struggling with depression and suicidal ideation.

Tribune News Service

Ellen Show DJ Stephen 'tWitch' Boss 'left suicide note referencing past challenges'

Stephen 'tWitch' Boss, who became known for his appearances on the Ellen Show, is said to have left a suicide note at the scene of his death alluding to 'past challenges'

Daily Mirror

Texas LGBT youth report high rate of suicidal thoughts, difficulty getting needed care

AUSTIN, Texas — LGBTQ youth in Texas experienced suicidal thoughts at higher rates than their peers in large states and had a harder time accessing mental health care, according to a survey by the Trevor Project.

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'Heartbroken' Kris Jenner mourns loss of 'truly special' Stephen 'tWitch' Boss in tribute

Kris Jenner has shared a touching tribute to her 'truly special' friend Stephen 'tWitch' Boss, who is reported to have died from suicide at the age of 40

Daily Mirror

Parents of teen who died by suicide sue Meta over simulated hanging video they say she copied

The simulated hanging video circulated for more than a year after the girl’s death

The Independent UK

Lush co-founder Rowena Bird wants a social media revolution

One year into the brand's anti-social media policy, she says not enough has changed.

Mic

Canada delays expanding medical assistance in dying to include mental illness, but it's still a policy built on quicksand

The federal government admitted Thursday it needs more time before expanding Canada’s controversial medical assistance in dying (MAID) policy to include mentally ill people.

The Conversation

Heartbroken mum shares grief over losing two teen sons to suicide within weeks

Patrice Matthews' son Mikey was 18 when he took his own life, just 13 weeks after his 17-year-old brother PJ died

Daily Mirror

Kota Suicides: NHRC Sends Notice To Rajasthan Chief Secy, Union Education Ministry, NMC

NHRC has taken suo motu cognizance over the alleged suicide of three students in Rajasthan's Kota and sent notices to the Chief Secretary, the Rajasthan government, the Secretary, Higher Education, Union Ministry of Education, and Chairperson of the National Medical Commission. Read on for details:

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Nirav Modi Loses Bid In UK Supreme Court Against Extradition To India

The UK Supreme Court on Thursday denied fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi's plea against his extradition to India. Read on for details:

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Irish Mirror

Heartbroken Irish mother lost two sons to suicide within 13 weeks of each other

'I knew the day I buried PJ, I was losing Mikey'

Los Angeles Times

Editorial: 988 is a crucial lifeline — but needs federal guidance and funding to remain vital

For all the convulsive court decisions, congressional hearings, price increases, invasions, mass killings and social media takeovers, 2022 should also be remembered as the year of 988 — the nationwide crisis line that went live in July. If the states and the federal government do their work, the number could…

Daily Mirror

Real Housewives Jen Shah reveals she was hospitalised after suicide attempt

Jennifer Shah has revealed that she was hospitalised after she attempted to take her own life, after the "negativity" from her court trial in 2021 had a devastating impact on her mental health

The Independent UK

tWitch death: Ellen DeGeneres Show DJ Stephen Boss dies aged 40

tWitch began DJing on DeGeneres’s talk show in 2014 before becoming an executive producer for the show in 2020

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Wales Online

TikTok shows content to teens that could encourage eating disorders and suicide

Research by an online safety group found some accounts repeatedly shown harmful content within minutes of joining

The Times of India

TV celebs Munmun Dutta, Niti Taylor and Karanvir Bohra mourn the loss of DJ Stephen the 'tWitch'

Stephen "tWitch" Boss, the long-running and much-loved dancing DJ on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" and a former "So You Think You Can Dance" contestant, died by suicide at the age of 40. Allison Holker Boss, his wife, confirmed his death in a statement released on Wednesday. Many actors around the…

The Times of India

Stephen 'tWitch' Boss' cause of death confirmed; medical examiner rules death as suicide by gunshot wound

Stephen "tWitch" Boss, the DJ and actor died, his wife has said, in what Los Angeles media reported was an apparent suicide.

The Guardian - UK

TikTok self-harm study results ‘every parent’s nightmare’

Research suggests algorithm promotes self-harm and eating disorder content within minutes of interest being shown

The Independent UK

Report: TikTok boosts posts about eating disorders, suicide

New research finds that TikTok's powerful algorithms are promoting videos about self-harm and eating disorders to teens

The Independent UK

‘I have no words’: Questlove leads tributes to Ellen DeGeneres Show DJ Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss

‘Ellen DeGeneres Show’ DJ died by suicide on Tuesday 13 December

The Independent UK

Woman kills two police officers before dying by suicide in Mississippi

‘I am heartbroken by this terrible loss of two brave law enforcement officers,’ governor says

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