The hidden suicide epidemic among U.S. veterans
In National Suicide Prevention Month, Newsweek examines the scourge of veteran suicide—and what can be done to prevent it.
More People Are Talking About Suicide
Avoid drawing conclusions about someone's mental state or mental health diagnosis following an act of violence, whether toward themselves or others.
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.
Military Teaches Gun Safety, Now VA Stresses More During Vet Suicide Crisis
The VA's past efforts to reduce veteran firearm suicides had been opposed by gun rights activists and conservative lawmakers.
Man Sets Guinness World Record by Skydiving Naked 60 Times in a Row
On Wednesday, Rian Kanouff set out to kill two birds with one stone: honor the memory of friends and family he lost to suicide and set a Guinness world record.
LGBTQ Teens Who Die By Suicide Are 5 Times More Likely to Have Been Bullied
Researchers say the evidence makes a strong case for LGBTQ-inclusive anti-bullying policies in school and other youth organizations.
Tennessee Cop Hailed As Hero After Talking Teenager Out of Bridge Suicide
Tennessee Deputy Adrian Finch offered his hand to the teenager and after a period of time, Zack accepted that hand.
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.
World Suicide Prevention Day to Educate, Save Lives
Many suicides happen impulsively during moments of crisis—and prevention awareness is needed, experts said.
Beer Delivery Men Talk Suicidal Man Off Ledge
Jason Gabel, one of the delivery men, said it was in "God's plan" because they weren't even supposed to be on the bridge.
Teens Record Tapes for '13 Reasons Why Not' Project
The students are taking cues from Hannah Baker, the fictional high schooler at the center of the "13 Reasons Why" book and episodes.
Concerns Build Over Netflix's '13 Reasons Why'
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and other groups have issued guidance around the Netflix series.
Colorado Springs Teens Keep Killing Themselves
More than two dozen kids in and around Colorado Springs, Colorado, have killed themselves in less than two years. The main reason: Another kid did it first.
A Rise in Workplace Suicides, Globalization Is to Blame
Corporations must be held accountable for employees under extreme pressures at work.
Robin Williams's Continuing Impact on Suicide Resources
Robin Williams's death changed the conversation around suicide and brought unprecedented attention to mental health resources.
Facebook Wants to Use Its Interface to Stop Suicide
The social network is introducing tools so users can help people who seem at risk.
Months After Robin Williams, Hotlines Still See a Spike
A full two months after Robin Williams' August 11 death from suicide, a scattered handful of mental health professionals and volunteers are still feeling the aftereffects.
WHO: One Person Dies From Suicide Every 40 Seconds
Restricting access to common methods of suicide could reduce the number of deaths, WHO says