Suicide Prevention

health-wellness

Seesaw suicide describes a pattern in which a person’s mood, behavior, or functional status appears to swing markedly up and down, resembling the motion of a seesaw. In clinic...

health-wellness

An NFL player died by suicide, a tragic event that prompts questions about risk factors, warning signs, and support for players and families. This verified explainer outlines wh...

awareness

When public figures are associated with self-harm or death by suicide, information often spreads quickly and incompletely. This evergreen explainer focuses on Ivyrose suicide wi...

health-and-wellness

Available public records and authoritative reports indicate Jane died by suicide, with a toxicology report confirming acute intoxication and prior documentation of mental health...

health

When people refer to suicide this week, they are usually concerned about their own risk or the risk of someone close to them. This guide explains what suicide means, which facto...

health

In Texas, as in many large states, suicide is a significant public health concern that affects people across age, gender, racial, and geographic groups. Official data typically...

Status Updates

Anthony Bourdain died by suicide in June 2018 while filming Chef’s Table in Strasbourg, France. His death was ruled a suicide by hanging. This verified explanation outlines th...

health-and-wellness

When referencing an incident of suicide at the University of Cincinnati, the focus should be on prevention, responsible reporting, reducing stigma, and knowing how to get help....

Relationships

Bullying is a repeated aggressive behavior with a real potential to harm mental health, and strong evidence shows it is associated with an increased risk of suicidal thoughts an...

health-wellness

Suicide pit refers to a location—often a bridge, railway cut, quarry, ravine, or other elevated or isolated site—associated with a high risk of suicide. This evergreen expla...