The Latest Breaking News from Suicide

Awash in federal money, state lawmakers tackle worsening youth mental health

The pandemic accelerated a yearslong decline in the mental health of the nation’s children and teens. The number of young people experiencing sadness, hopelessness and thoughts of suicide has increased dramatically, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Tribune News Service · Mar 21, 2023

Priory didn’t tell suicide victim’s family that she had left hospital

A Chelsea businesswoman with a history of depression took her own life after she was discharged from the exclusive Priory clinic without her family and friends being informed, a coroner has found.

Evening Standard · Mar 21, 2023

Veterans unite to call for federal government to improve access to mental health support

In an unprecedented push, three regional Victorian veterans organisations are calling for improved access to mental health support for former military personnel.

ABC News · Mar 20, 2023

'It crushed me' Woman whose ex-boyfriend committed suicide launches men's mental health app

"Days before he'd asked if I wanted to get back together, and I never got to tell him 'yes'"

Wales Online · Mar 19, 2023

To prevent gun suicide, states consider allowing people to deny themselves a gun

As lawmakers and mental health advocates wrestle with how to stop the avalanche of suicides by firearm in this country, some are looking to a novel idea at work in a handful of states: Register yourself as a suicide risk so you can’t buy a gun on a whim.

Tribune News Service · Mar 19, 2023

Black Dog Ride's iconic motorcycle event sparks conversations about depression, mental health

After coming through a "bit of a dark spot" five years ago, Josh Salter now leads an iconic motorcycle ride to help others going through a tough time.

ABC News · Mar 19, 2023

New Compass host Indira Naidoo on spirituality and the healing power of nature after sister's suicide

Journalist Indira Naidoo shares her experience of finding meaning and how spirituality can help us navigate the darkest moments of our lives.

ABC News · Mar 18, 2023

Overworked NHS staff being driven to suicide with one life lost every three days

The figures, published by the Office for National Statistics, come as ministers are urged to rethink a move to scrap mental health support funding for NHS workers

Daily Mirror · Mar 18, 2023

Trans kids in Georgia say they have target on their back with GOP initiative

ATLANTA — Michael’s mother walked past the bathroom in their Duluth, Georgia, home where she had seen her son crying months earlier. The teen was now looking in the same mirror, but this time he was grinning.

Tribune News Service · Mar 18, 2023

Primary school headteacher took own life after 'Inadequate' Ofsted inspection report

Ruth Perry died by suicide in January after Caversham Primary School's leadership and management was graded Inadequate.

Daily Record · Mar 18, 2023