Man Warding Off Bear Accidentally Shot Brother Dead, Killed Himself—Police
The man told 911 dispatchers he had "accidentally shot his brother while loading a gun."
Teaching Our Kids About the Pain of Perfection
We must choose to take more concerted, deliberate efforts toward helping every child and young adult access the mental health support they need.
Cheslie Kryst's Mom Reveals Former Miss USA Had High-Functioning Depression
Kryst's mother April Simpkins said her daughter had been internally battling high-functioning depression before her death.
Toyota Vows Change After Overworked and Harassed Employee Dies By Suicide
Despite efforts by Japan's government to reduce the country's "critical" suicide rate, hundreds of people commit suicide annually due to work-related issues.
Maryland Mayor Found Dead from Apparent Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound
The recently elected mayor had moved to Hyattsville in 2014 after he and his husband adopted their two sons.
Georgia Wants Insurers to Increase Mental Health Coverage as Suicides Rise
Enhanced medical benefits, police training, alternative sentencing and outpatient treatments are all being considered.
Off-Duty Deputy Dies As Mom Suffered 'Possible Self-Inflicted Gunshot"—Cops
A Texas sheriff said: "It is with heavy hearts that we confirm the death of our deputy. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers."
Fans Send Support After Sinead O'Connor Deletes Twitter, Seeks Help
O'Connor had posted a message on Twitter threatening to take her own life that was later deleted.
Man Comes Home to Find Wife Has Killed Their Children, Herself—Police
Police said all evidence suggests that the mother killed her 9-month old son and 3-year-son in a murder-suicide.
Ohio Man Charged With Killing Men He Met on Dating App Grindr Is Found Dead
The man's death is being investigated as an apparent suicide, according to an Ohio sheriff's office.
Jamie Raskin Says It's Been a 'Tough Year' Since Son's Death
The Democratic congressman buried his son Tommy, who died by suicide, a day before the January 6 Capitol riot.
2 Florida Neighbors Dead Following Dispute Over Security Light
According to reports, the dispute over the security light had been going on since October.
Garbage Being Thrown to Suicides: COVID Nurse Describes Hate From Public
Over the course of the pandemic, 37 percent of Minnesota's COVID ICU nurses have left. Mary Turner is still there. Read her interview with Newsweek.
Inyoung You, Who Urged Boyfriend to Kill Himself in Texts, Pleads Guilty
You pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter for her role in the suicide of her boyfriend, Alexander Urtula, in 2019.
3 Charged After Sheriff's Deputy Has 'Good Portion' of Ear Bitten Off
One suspect was charged with felony assault and two others were charged with obstructing government operations during the encounter last week.
$282M Allocated for National Suicide Prevention Network's Move to 988 Line
On July 16, 2022, people will be able to use the 988 number to call, text or chat with trained counselors from the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
DOJ Says It's Investigating Utah Girl's Suicide After Bullying Allegations
Isabella "Izzy" Tichenor was allegedly bullied at school. Her mother alleges the teacher and district were informed and did nothing about the situation before Izzy took her own life.
Russian Monk Who Denied COVID, Called Putin 'Traitor,' Gets Prison Time
Father Sergiy was arrested in late December 2020 after being charged with inciting suicidal actions during sermons in which he encouraged his followers to "die for Russia."
COVID Lockdowns Saw Helpline Calls on Loneliness, Suicide Increase: Report
Researchers determined that the number of calls was highest at six weeks into the pandemic in 2020, and 35 percent higher than the same period in the year prior.
Utah School Ignored Racism, Bullying of Girl who Died by Suicide
The school district said that it was working "extensively with the family" to resolve the case.
Jim Jones Had a Twisted Idea of 'Revolutionary Suicide'
Jim Jones appropriated the idea of 'Revolutionary Suicide' - the risks of fighting oppression - and turned into a murderous notion designed to induce total loyalty.
U.S. to Launch Effort to Combat Suicide By Gun, Includes Seller Regulations
The plan would look to improve awareness and training for responders while imposing new regulations to increase the availability of gun storage products.
2 Children, 2 Adults Found Dead in Apparent Murder-Suicide in Colorado
Locals have described their shock over reports of the deaths of four people at a home in a remote part of Colorado Springs.
Funeral Director Accused of Assisting Boyfriend End Life Charged in Court
Recent court documents show the woman allegedly turned the valve on the nitrogen tank "four to five times" before asking someone to dispose of the evidence.
UNC to Launch Campus-Wide Mental Health Campaign Amid Suicide Probes
The school is launching a program "to promote and support mental health awareness" following reports of a possible student suicide and an attempted suicide.
Three Army Sergeants Get Awarded for Saving Suicidal Soldier
An official said that "the individuals involved in this incident demonstrated an unmatched amount of empathy and concern for their fellow soldier in crisis."
Fort Hood Opens 'People First Center' After Reported Army Deaths, Assaults
"I know some goodness will come out of it over time," Lieutenant General Gary Brito said.
National Guard and Army See Increases in Suicide Rates
"Suicide rates among our service members and military families are still too high, and the trends are not going in the right direction," Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said.
Suicide Prevention Must Be Taught in Every Middle and High School
Teens want to talk about suicide—and shouldn't have to wait to text a hotline when they are in a dark moment to begin the conversation.
'COVID-19 Cost My Friend Her Life. She Isn't Included in the Death Tolls'
Whenever I share that I recently lost someone close to me, I wonder if others imagine it was due to COVID. In a way, it was.