#suicide-prevention
#suicide-prevention

Husband defends his wife after she kills four children and herself: She 'is not a monster'

Mental health issues can lead to tragic outcomes even when support is available.

fromHarvard Gazette

fromNational Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Older adults at highest risk for suicide, yet have fewest resources - Harvard Gazette

Older adults, particularly those 75 and older, are underserved by suicide prevention efforts despite high rates of suicidal ideation.

Public health

4 months ago

Primary Care Can Play Key Role in Suicide Prevention

Universal screening and safety planning in primary care can significantly reduce suicide attempts among patients.

fromABC7 San Francisco

1 week ago

Bay Area LGBTQ+ organizations fear rippling impact if Trump administration defunds 988 hotline

Concerns grow over potential cuts to the 988 suicide prevention hotline for LGBTQ+ youth, impacting vital support services.

Trump Administration to defund suicide hotline for LGBTQ+ youth starting in October

The Trump Administration plans to cut funding for the LGBTQ+ youth suicide hotline services, raising serious concerns about the impact on mental health support.

fromPsychology Today

An Invisible Attack on LGBTQ People in the United States

Hostility toward the LGBTQ community increases mental health burdens and suicide rates.

450+ anti-LGBTQ bills threaten the rights and existence of LGBTQ individuals in the US.

Women

fromTODAY.com

Husband defends his wife after she kills four children and herself: She 'is not a monster'

Mental health issues can lead to tragic outcomes even when support is available.

fromHarvard Gazette

fromNational Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Older adults at highest risk for suicide, yet have fewest resources - Harvard Gazette

Older adults, particularly those 75 and older, are underserved by suicide prevention efforts despite high rates of suicidal ideation.

Public health

4 months ago

Primary Care Can Play Key Role in Suicide Prevention

Universal screening and safety planning in primary care can significantly reduce suicide attempts among patients.

fromABC7 San Francisco

1 week ago

Bay Area LGBTQ+ organizations fear rippling impact if Trump administration defunds 988 hotline

Concerns grow over potential cuts to the 988 suicide prevention hotline for LGBTQ+ youth, impacting vital support services.

Trump Administration to defund suicide hotline for LGBTQ+ youth starting in October

The Trump Administration plans to cut funding for the LGBTQ+ youth suicide hotline services, raising serious concerns about the impact on mental health support.

fromPsychology Today

An Invisible Attack on LGBTQ People in the United States

Hostility toward the LGBTQ community increases mental health burdens and suicide rates.

450+ anti-LGBTQ bills threaten the rights and existence of LGBTQ individuals in the US.

more#mental-health

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Opinion: Palo Alto's Caltrain is a gun running through the city'

The article highlights the critical issue of suicides among students near Caltrain and the need for preventive measures.

SF LGBT

04/22/25

Lesbian cinema has gained visibility over two decades, showcasing diverse narratives and happier endings for queer female characters.

SF parents

fromThe Mercury News

Judge advances lawsuit that could put Santa Clara County jails on trial over suicide prevention

Federal judge rules lawsuit against Santa Clara County jails to proceed, examining suicide-prevention policies after inmate's death.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Number of suicides due to domestic abuse only tip of iceberg', charity warns

The majority of domestic abuse-related deaths are suicides, highlighting a critical need for awareness and intervention.

Film

fromWashington Post

Review | In 'My Dead Friend Zoe,' the demons are trauma and guilt

The film is a poignant exploration of PTSD and female veteran experiences, rather than a comedic take on zombies.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Better mental health care around pregnancy exists I've seen it. Why aren't all women getting it? | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

Improved perinatal mental health support is crucial as suicide is the leading cause of maternal death in the UK after childbirth.

fromwww.theguardian.com

3 months ago

Mental health

Unwilling' coroners failed us, say families of gambling addicts who took their own lives

Coroner service fails families of gambling addicts in suicide cases, neglecting to investigate gambling firms' roles in these tragedies.

fromwww.cbc.ca

3 months ago

Toronto

Trial for Ontario man accused of selling deadly substances online postponed to 2026 | CBC News

Kenneth Law's trial on serious charges related to aiding suicide has been postponed to January 2026 due to a pending Supreme Court appeal.

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