The Latest Breaking News from the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Gender Gap in Suicide Deaths Among U.S. Children Aged 10 to 14 Has Nearly Closed in Federal Data

Suicide rates for U.S. girls and boys aged 10 to 14 were nearly equal in 2024, a first in available records. What parents should know.

Medical Daily · Sep 10

An 88-Year-Old Insisted He Had Already Been Cremated and His Doctors Had to Work Out Why

He told staff he was in the morgue, that his body had been cremated, and that his wife had died. Hungarian psychiatrists published the case.

Medical Daily · Sep 9

Children as Young as Five Are Living in Locked Treatment Centers Hundreds of Miles from Home

Reporting finds children as young as five are placed in locked residential treatment centers, often shipped across state lines from home.

Medical Daily · Aug 27

North Carolina Teens Report Better Mental Health After Years of Pandemic Era Decline

North Carolina high schoolers reported improved mental health and fewer risk behaviors in 2025 survey data, returning to pre-pandemic levels.

Medical Daily · Aug 11

California Bill Would Bar Companies from Advertising AI Chatbots as Therapy and Set Rules for Clinical Use

California's SB 903 would ban marketing AI chatbots as therapy and would require licensed clinician review of AI therapeutic decisions.

Medical Daily · Aug 9

A Los Angeles Children's Hospital Runs Behavioral Health Through More Than 100 Social Workers on Round the Clock Coverage

Children's Hospital Los Angeles staffs 100+ social workers across inpatient and outpatient care. What integrated behavioral health means for families.

Medical Daily · Aug 6

Epstein’s cellmate claims disgraced financier made multiple suicide attempts in prison

If you are based in the U.S., 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 · Jun 16

Princess Diana’s candid letter to close friend set to go under the hammer

If you are experiencing feelings of distress, or are struggling to cope, you can speak to the Samaritans, in confidence, on 116 123 (UK and ROI), email [email protected], or visit the Samaritans website to find details of your nearest branch. If you are based in the USA, and you or…

The Independent UK · Jun 9

Q&A: How can Texans deal with extreme heat?

We know you’re tired of the heat at this point. Here’s how much longer you can expect it to last and reminders on how to stay safe and cool.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 31, 2023