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Rate of Suicide in the U.S. Peaks Among Older Men, a Hard Demographic to Reach
The hardest group for Dennis Gillan to get to talk about suicide is older men. They also happen to have the highest rate of suicide in...
Aug 20, 20245 min read
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His son died by suicide. He wants every parent to know what he found on his kid's phone.
Story by Charles Trepany, USA TODAY NOTE: This article discusses suicide and suicidal ideation. If you or someone you know is struggling...
Aug 6, 20245 min read
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Construction Workers are Dying by Suicide at an Alarming Rate
The construction industry has one of the highest suicide rates among professions, with an estimated 6,000 construction workers dying by...
Jul 2, 20249 min read
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Surgeon General Warns of Mental Health Crisis Surrounding Social Media
Surgeon General Wants Tobacco-Style Warning Applied to Social Media Platforms. In an op-ed in The New York Times, Dr. Vivek Murthy said...
Jun 25, 20243 min read
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When a Child Dies of Drug Addiction
Addiction is defined as not having control over doing, taking or using something to the point where it could be harmful to you. A CHILD...
Jun 14, 20243 min read
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Are Celebrities Good Role Models?
Celebrities have a powerful impact on how teens view themselves and how they behave. Celebrities have always had a powerful presence in...
Jun 10, 20247 min read
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AI and Teen Mental Health
Artificial Intelligence, or AI, has the potential to support teen well-being - but the negatives include tech addiction and cyberbullying...
Jun 7, 20246 min read
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Post-College Depression
Why it's so common and how to cope. College commencement—“the first day of the rest of your life.” After four long years, countless cram...
May 28, 20247 min read
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Disconnected Youth
The skyrocketing cost of higher education is causing some young people to opt out of college, which can affect their ability to find...
May 24, 20245 min read
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‘High-Functioning Anxiety Isn’t a Medical Diagnosis. It’s a Hashtag.’
Soaring rates of anxiety and depression among adolescents. Medical groups declaring a “national emergency.” The surgeon general calling...
May 17, 20241 min read
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Did TikTok videos inspire a teen's suicide?
His Mom says she found graphic evidence. *NOTE - Please be aware, this story includes graphic descriptions of videos that refer to...
May 15, 202410 min read
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A Pain Like No Other
All loss is hard. All loss is lonely. But there is something about child-loss that puts it in a unique category. Story by Louise Lagerman...
Apr 30, 20244 min read
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Delta-8 THC and Teens
Young people are using cannabis regularly as a way to self-medicate and cope with mental health challenges. A form of THC known as...
Apr 26, 20244 min read
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College Athlete Suicide Rates are Doubling.
Story by Kristen Rogers, CNN Suicide rates among people of all ages in the United States have increased over the past two decades, making...
Apr 20, 20245 min read
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Zero Suicide is not just a Dream. We CAN make it Reality.
One student's opinion on addressing suicide risk on college campuses. Eleanor Clemans-Cope, February 23, 2024, The Daily Princeton Back...
Apr 15, 20245 min read
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Surviving Suicide Loss And Weathering Stigma
By Jamie Saltoon I lost my son to suicide last year. I reflect on this every day — every moment, it seems. I recall the neighbors lining...
Apr 11, 20242 min read
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How to Build Resilience
We all need tools to navigate hard times and difficult emotions. This is especially true for children and teens. Building resilience...
Mar 26, 20249 min read
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If Anyone Asks, This Was an Accident: Why We Have to Talk Openly About Suicide
By Meg Kissinger Chances are, at some point in your life, you may know someone who is contemplating taking their own life. But do you...
Mar 18, 20244 min read
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Preschoolers with Depression at Greater Risk of Suicide during Adolescence: Study
Story by Kristina Sauerwein, Washington University in St. Louis. Originally published on Medical Xpress. Preschoolers with clinical...
Mar 14, 20244 min read
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His Story Continues
By Kimberly Lei Mistysyn The tattoo artist is finishing up, and I wish I could wallow in this pain a bit longer as I sort through my...
Mar 11, 20245 min read
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