The Latest Breaking News from Suicide

Brickbat: This Will Cure What Ails You

Veterans Affairs Canada confirmed that an employee "inappropriately" brought up medically assisted suicide when a veteran called seeking help for post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury. The veteran, who wasn't identified by media, didn't ask about medically assisted suicide and was disturbed by the suggestion. In a statement, Veterans…

Reason · Sep 2, 2022

CPD officer dies by apparent suicide — the 5th this year: officials

More than a dozen officer suicides have been reported since 2018.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 2, 2022

Jealous mum with 'empty nest’ syndrome attacks only son who left home to be with girlfriend

An over-protective mother suffering from an 'empty nest' syndrome attacked her only child and threatened him with suicide and overdose, after he planned to move out

Daily Mirror · Sep 1, 2022

Parents express doubts over suicide of son

Police send laptop of IITH student to forensic lab

The Hindu · Sep 1, 2022

New study reveals a quarter of children referred to mental health services have suicidal thoughts

A QUARTER of children referred to mental health services in Scotland have been thinking about or attempted suicide, new research has shown.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 1, 2022

West Dunbartonshire needs more access to mental health services as suicides rise

There are growing concerns that the social deprivation, Covid-19 and now the cost of living crisis add to the levels of depression and anxiety within local communities.

Glasgow Live · Sep 1, 2022

Rwanda threat raised UK asylum seekers’ suicide risk, clinicians said

In-depth analysis of 36 people threatened with removal to African country says it compounded mental health problems for some

The Guardian - UK · Aug 31, 2022

Mental health hero inundated with calls from people 'suicidal' over rising energy bills

Charities are worried people who are already suffering with mental health issues will not be able to cope with worsening money worries as energy prices continue to rise

Daily Mirror · Aug 31, 2022

LGBTQ youth with a parent in the military face much higher suicide risk, researchers say

LGBTQ youth who currently have a parent in the military face “significantly higher rates” of suicide risk and mental health challenges, according to new data released Wednesday by the Trevor Project.

Tribune News Service · Aug 31, 2022

Vital support group set up for vulnerable young people in North Ayrshire

A suicide taskforce has been established to provide assistance.

Daily Record · Aug 31, 2022