suicide

The CDC released more information about recent suicide trends. It's the nation’s 11th leading cause of death overall. But it's the second leading cause of death for people ages 10 to 14 and 20 to 34.

Chris and Martha Thomas lost their daughter Ella to suicide 6½ years ago. Now they teach others how to recognize the signs. It’s part of an effort to keep other families from experiencing such an unimaginable loss.

There are training programs available for those who to learn more about how to help friends and families who may be in a serious mental crisis.

The CDC reports suicide was the second leading cause of death for ages 10 to 14 in 2022. The Mental Health Association of Central Florida created a special guide to better support their mental health.

The national help line turns 2 on Tuesday. Since its debut, it has helped millions of people. And while the system has gotten better at connecting people to help more quickly, but it still has a long way to go.

Many farmers have traditionally handled their own problems, whether it’s a busted tractor or debilitating anxiety. “With the older generation, it’s still, ‘Suck it up,’ " says one mental health advocate and farmer.

The group opened the space about a month ago, providing peer-led support activities and overnight rest to any adults who need it, with a focus on marginalized communities.

Suicide is the leading cause of gun-related deaths in the United States. But it's often only an afterthought in the public debate about gun violence.

The European Medicines Agency regulatory committee joins the FDA in saying there's no known tie between the semaglutide obesity drugs and suicide.

As Florida lawmakers consider legislation to protect kids online, the top tech executives from Meta, X, TikTok, Snap and Discord get the fifth degree from the Senate Judiciary Committee.