State gun laws may lower child suicide rate, but not homicides
State gun laws are associated with decreased suicide rates for children under age 18, but have little influence on homicide rates.
Disrupted sleep increases risk for suicide and homicide
“Disrupted sleep may acutely impair rational thought, which can drive impulsive behaviors in vulnerable individuals.”
Disrupted sleep increases risk for suicide and homicide
“Disrupted sleep may acutely impair rational thought, which can drive impulsive behaviors in vulnerable individuals.”
Sense of belonging can help prevent teen suicide
A feeling of belonging at school and in the community can play an important role in suicide prevention among high-risk teens, research finds.
Early trauma, racism may drive suicide risk among Black men
Young Black men are dying by suicide at an alarming rate. Childhood adversity and racism may hold much of the blame.
Cleaning up air pollution reduces suicide rates
New research unearths air quality as a key factor influencing mental health. Researchers say clearing air pollution can reduce suicide rates.
Cleaning up air pollution reduces suicide rates
New research unearths air quality as a key factor influencing mental health. Researchers say clearing air pollution can reduce suicide rates.
AI flags suicide risk factors among teens
A new study shows artificial intelligence can accurately identify factors particularly related to teen suicide attempts.
Why are US suicide rates at an 80-year high?
Suicide rates in the US are at a 80-year high. An expert on college student mental health explains risk factors and the role of inequality.
Team links concussions to suicidal thoughts in high school athletes
High school students who reported a concussion in the last year were more likely to have suicidal thoughts, plans, or attempts.