The Latest Breaking News from Suicide

At least 31 killed in Pakistan mosque bombing targeting police

Seven armed gunmen attempted to storm into police compound after bombing in what has been called a coordinated attack

The Independent UK · Sep 19

IIT Bombay student dies by suicide: 22-year-old allegedly uploaded exam paper to ChatGPT after being caught using phone

A devastating incident at IIT Bombay has led to the tragic suicide of a 22-year-old student in his hostel room after being caught allegedly using a mobile phone for answers during an examination. His concerned hostel mates contacted authorities when he failed to respond. The police have filed an accidental…

The Economic Times · Sep 19

Death toll mounts to 31 in suicide blast at Pakistan police compound

The attack took place on Friday when an explosives-packed car was driven into the police facility as officers and their families were praying at a mosque inside the compound. Around 80 people, mostly police personnel, were taken to hospital after the blast. Several injured people were in critical condition, raising…

The Times of India · Sep 19

Air pollution exposure linked to higher risk of suicide and suicidal thoughts, study finds

Short- and long-term exposure to air pollution may contribute to a higher risk of suicidal thoughts and death by suicide, according to a new analysis.

Euronews · Sep 16

5 Hidden Ways Air Pollution May Affect Mental Health

You may think of air pollution as a problem for your lungs, heart and breathing. But researchers have also been studying a less obvious question: could polluted air be connected with mental health and suicide risk? Several observational studies and meta-analyses have reported associations between air pollution, particularly particulate matter,…

MyLifeXP · Sep 16

Air pollution linked to heightened suicide risk in major meta-study

Study links short-term and long-term exposure to PM2.5 to significantly higher odds of death by suicide, attempted suicide and suicidal thoughts

The Independent UK · Sep 15

Air pollution linked to higher suicide risk, international research suggests

Analysis of 29 studies highlights potentially heightened danger from small particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide

The Guardian - UK · Sep 15

Restoring Childhood Says It's Not Smartphones Making Teens Miserable. It's School.

Computers, video games, and the internet actually helped "restore childhood" in the 1990s, suggests psychologist Peter Gray in a new book. Then changes to our education system reversed those gains.

Reason · Sep 15

Call for LGBTQI teens to get stronger school protection

A state review of suicide-related deaths is sparking calls for stronger protections for queer students in discrimination legislation.

AAP · Sep 15

'Was laughing': Video shows Indian-origin woman, friend moments before NYC subway train ran over them

Two young friends from New Jersey died after being hit by a subway train in NYC. Malaika Chitre and Navam Kaul were sitting on the tracks early Sunday morning. Investigators are exploring multiple theories regarding their presence on the tracks. Possible factors include an attempt to help a friend or…

The Times of India · Sep 15