Family Say Teen Was 'Outed' by Cyberbullies Before Killing Himself
A 16-year-old Tennessee student killed himself after being outed as gay or bisexual by online bullies, according to his family.
Military Suicides Hit a Record High in 2018 Despite Prevention Efforts
A total of 541 active duty, reserve, and National Guard troops died by suicide in 2018. Rates among the active-duty component increased over the last five years while statistics among National Guard forces and reserves remain consistent.
3 Sailors Stationed Aboard USS George H.W. Bush Died by Suicide Last Week
"The sailors did not serve in the same departments, and there does not appear to be a connection between their deaths," a Navy spokesperson said.
Man in Handcuffs Escapes Custody, Jumps to His Death From Casino Roof
Geoffrey Bertagnolli, 24, told security guards at Graton Rancheria Casino he was grappling with depression and loss, and wanted to kill himself.
Megachurch Pastor Known for Mental Health Advocacy Dies by Suicide
"Loving Jesus doesn't always cure suicidal thoughts," Wilson tweeted on Monday. "Loving Jesus doesn't always cure depression."
Transgender Conversion Therapy Linked to Suicide Attempts, Study Finds
"It is clear conversion therapy targeting people who are LGBT is rooted solely in discrimination and hate without any scientific evidence," one expert told Newsweek.
World Suicide Prevention Day: How to Support Someone Who Feels Suicidal
Every year, suicide is among the top 20 leading causes of death globally for people of all ages.
Man Bullied for His Relationship with a Trans Woman Dies By Suicide
Maurice "Reese Him Daddie" Willoughby was the subject of a viral video when he defended his relationship after being bullied for dating a trans woman.
Jeffrey Epstein Signed His Will Two Days Before His Suicide in NYC Jail
All of his holdings were in a trust called The 1953 Trust—the number being his birth year. The total amount listed in the will does not account for Epstein's art collection, which is still to be appraised.
Jeffrey Epstein's Death Officially Ruled a Suicide, Medical Examiner Says
On Thursday, the Washington Post reported that Jeffrey Epstein's autopsy showed that his hyoid bone was broken.
Epstein Autopsy Finds Bone Break, 'Questions About Strangulation': Report
The autopsy of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein reportedly found a broken neck bone that can fracture during homicides by strangulation.
Veteran Officer Kills Himself in Queens One Day After 8th 2019 NYPD Suicide
Robert Echeverria, 56, was off duty when he killed himself on Wednesday. He was the ninth NYPD officer to die by suicide this year.
NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio Floats Epstein Conspiracy: 'Way Too Convenient'
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio flamed the fires of conspiracy Wednesday, saying the recent death of accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein was "way too convenient" and definitely not "traditional human error."
College Student Convinced 5 Friends To Kill Themselves, Lawsuit Claims
The parents of students who took their own lives say a fraternity brother gave them "advice on how to commit suicide."
Netflix Removes Graphic Suicide Scene From '13 Reasons Why'
Some people on social media voiced concerns it was too little too late, others insisted editing Hannah's death hurt the show's authenticity.
A True Salute to America Would Be Immediate Action on Veteran Suicides
Twenty veterans a day die by suicide. The president needs to guarantee the men and women of our forces are taken care of, both during and after their service.
Bullied Gay Librarian Posts Heartbreaking Facebook Message Before Dying
"I tried but could no longer bear the bullying," wrote Kyaw Zin Win, 25. "I was afraid to do this, but I am afraid of people more. Forgive me and remember me."
Suicide Rates Among Young Americans Hit Their Highest Levels since 2000
Researchers will next look at whether the opioid crisis has played a part in the rise.
Lady Gaga Expands Teen Mental Health Program to 20 New Schools
It aims to teach high schoolers about mental health.
Cruise Ship Passenger Who Mysteriously Vanished May Have Killed Himself
Butler's reserved nature and the diagnosis of a genetic kidney disease both contributed to the coroner's conclusion.
Suicides, Bankruptcy Rising Among Farmers Amid Trade War, Union VP Says
A National Farmers Union executive and Wisconsin dairy farmer ridiculed Trump's ongoing trade war with China, warning of increased financial stress and suicides among U.S. farmers.
Someone in Germany Has Been Killing People With a Crossbow
Three bodies were found at a rural hotel in Bavaria and two more around 400 miles away in the town of Wittingen.
Cory Booker Calls for Suicide Czar to Reduce Gun Suicide Deaths
Senator Cory Booker, a 2020 presidential candidate, has proposed new reforms to meet the mounting challenge of gun suicides.
Cory Booker's Gun Control Plan Is Ambitious, but Is It Constitutional?
The proposals would incur significant opposition from Republican lawmakers and organizations like the National Rifle Association.
2020 Candidates Call for Sandra Bland Investigation to Be Re-Opened
New video recorded by Bland at the time of her arrest is leading to calls for the probe into her arrest and death to be reopened.
Former Vikings Part-Owner Dead in 'Murder-Suicide'
Irwin Jacobs and wife Alexandra were found dead just outside Minneapolis on Wednesday.
Police Rule Death a Suicide, Family Says It Was Murder
Taemon Blair, 21, was discovered dead inside the trailer of his truck in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on March 14.
Senator Blames Alex Jones, Big Tech in Wake of Suicides
Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut condemned Alex Jones and Silicon Valley companies for promulgating false conspiracy theories related to school shootings, after one victim's father and two survivors died in apparent suicides.
Trump on ISIS Fighters: Were They Killed or Captured?
President Donald Trump said U.S. forces had killed the militants responsible for the January suicide bombing in Syria that claimed the lives of 19 people, among them four Americans, a day after they were reported captured.
U.S.-Backed Forces Capture ISIS Fighters in Syria
Suspects believed to be responsible for the January bombing that killed 19 people, including four American Defense Department officials, in Syria, have been captured.