15 National Groups Demand ABC Warn Viewers
The Mental Health Coalition Against Stigma in Hollywood today called on ABC to warn Wonderland viewers about a graphic suicide scene in Thursday (April 6th) night's episode.
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Suicide Prevention for College Students
Suicide among college students is a growing problem. Here's how families, students and colleges can work together to prevent future suicides from happening.
Suicide Prevention: Supporting Our Troops
September is Suicide Prevention Month—a time to raise public awareness that suicide is a serious and preventable public health concern.
Suicide Prevention: Can We Talk?
Of all the topics in mental health, one of the most difficult to talk about is suicide.
Can Culture Affect the Risk of Suicide?
A person's culture can influence experiences, expectations and risk of suicide.
Changing The Conversation About Suicide
Suicide is the 12th leading cause of death overall in the U.S.— and 90% of people who die by suicide may have experienced symptoms of a mental health condition, according to interviews with family, friends and medical professionals. These statistics are staggering and they, along with my personal experience with suicide loss, have […]
Suicide is Not the Answer
Even if you feel like your future is hopeless, no one can predict the future, and things can improve. If you’re experiencing thoughts of suicide, here’s what you should do.
A Plea From a Survivor of Suicide Loss
We talk a lot about the people who attempt or die by suicide. But what happens to the people they leave behind?
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, American Psychiatric Association and National Alliance on Mental Illness Not Amused by DC Comics Contest
We are disappointed that DC Comics has decided to host a contest looking for artists to develop ways to depict suicide attempts by one of its main villains – Harley Quinn. According to the contest website: "Breaking into comics was never this fun. ;)"
When You Are in Crisis, These are the People Who Answer the Call
There are many numbers that people mention when they talk about suicide. 10. Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the U.S. 13. The number of minutes that pass before another person loses his or her life to suicide. 22. The number of veterans who die by suicide every day. 34,000. The […]