The Latest Breaking News from Suicide

Dolph Lundgren Considered 'Legal Suicide' After Cancer Misdiagnosis and Three-Year Prognosis

Dolph Lundgren says he considered assisted suicide after receiving a two- to three-year cancer prognosis, before a second opinion led to treatment that left him with no evidence of disease.

International Business Times UK · Sep 22

Dolph Lundgren says he contemplated ‘legal suicide’ during cancer treatment

The ‘Rocky IV’ star later learned he had been ‘misdiagnosed’

The Independent UK · Sep 22

Jennifer Eckhart Died by Suicide One Week After Leaving Psychiatric Care, a Period Researchers Call High Risk

Jennifer Eckhart died by suicide a week after leaving mental health care. Research shows the first weeks after discharge carry an elevated risk.

Medical Daily · Sep 22

IIT-B student’s suicide: Experts call for ‘psychological autopsies’ to identify preventable factors

Student suicides in India rose to 14,448 in 2024 despite a marginal decline in the overall suicide rate, with experts cautioning against reducing the crisis to exam pressure alone. Psychiatrists call for psychological autopsies, stronger peer support and continuous mental health care to identify preventable factors and improve institutional responses.

The Economic Times · Sep 22

Alaska Man Accidentally Killed His Girlfriend While Playing With Revolver Before Committing Suicide

Fairbanks police said CloeRae McBrayer was fatally shot by her boyfriend while he handled a revolver. He later died by suicide, leaving two families grieving.

International Business Times UK · Sep 22

Jennifer Eckhart, former Fox News producer and podcast host, dies at 36 in Florida

If you are based in the USA, and you or someone you know needs mental health assistance right now, call or text 988, or visit 988lifeline.org to access online chat from the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. This is a free, confidential crisis hotline that is available to everyone 24…

The Independent UK · Sep 22

IIT Bombay to replace ceiling fans with wall-mounted fans after student's death

IIT Bombay is replacing ceiling fans with wall-mounted fans in its hostels. This action follows the recent suicide of a second-year B Tech student. The institute had previously discussed this replacement after another student's death. Critics question if this measure addresses the broader student suicide crisis. More than 117 students…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

IIT Bombay suicide: IIT Delhi faculty forum backs Prof Doolla, flags 'mob-driven behaviour'

The IIT Delhi Faculty Forum has backed IIT Bombay professor Suryanarayana Doolla, named in an FIR following the suicide of 20-year-old student Sahil Wakode, and raised concerns about “mob-driven behaviour” influencing institutional decisions. Doolla was the invigilator during an exam where Wakode was allegedly caught using a mobile phone. The…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

IIT Bombay students say stir only for reform, not shielding academic misconduct; Doolla suspended only from deanship

IIT Bombay students clarified their protest sought institutional reforms after a student's death. The student representatives engaged with the Director regarding their comprehensive set of demands. Professor Suryanarayana Doolla's administrative duties were suspended during the ongoing investigation. Sahil Wakode's family alleged caste-based harassment and sought a thorough CBI inquiry. The…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

Carrot Top's Alleged Blackmailer Breaks Silence Following The Comedian's Recent Las Vegas Hospitalisation

Carrot Top remains hospitalised and is reportedly improving after an alleged suicide attempt, while competing legal accounts continue over a $500,000 payment and disputed recording.

International Business Times UK · Sep 21