suicide

A counselor survey about work experiences paints a picture of uneven training, uncertainty about how long to stay on the line, and policies on whether to inform a caller when police are on the way.

The suicide rate for Hispanics in the US has increased significantly over the past decade. The reasons are varied, citing factors such as language barriers, poverty and a lack of bilingual mental health professionals.

Health officials say a preliminary review finds no connection between suicidal thoughts and a new class of diabetes and obesity drugs, but they cannot definitively rule out “a small risk may exist."

About a quarter of all suicides occur among personnel caught up in legal or administrative battles, sometimes for minor infractions. It was more than double the risk of others with known financial stress.

The bridge with sweeping views of the Pacific and San Francisco Bay has long been a destination for people seeking to end their lives, with nearly 2,000 plunging to their deaths since it opened in 1937.

Experts Dr. Natalia Rost and David Evans emphasize the importance of brain health beyond memory lapses. Then the executive director of Fire Watch shares how the nonprofit is working end veterans' suicides.

Mental health experts say it's OK to not be merry this holiday season if you're struggling with loss. They encourage people to look for small moments of joy.

Provisional data from 2022 showed a bright spot in the trend of rising suicides in the U.S.

The deaths among Washington crewmembers occurred during a six-year period when the carrier remained in the shipyard for maintenance.

Decades-long systemic shortcomings have left suicide among children ages 5 to 11 poorly tracked and addressed. Now, as rates appear to be rising, advocates are strengthening efforts to screen for problems and prevent deaths in younger children.