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Student athlete suicide rates have doubled since 2002

College athlete suicide rates have doubled in the past two decades.

Suicide is the second most common cause of death among NCAA varsity athletes after accidents. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

2 months ago

Senior suicide: the silent generation speaking up on a quiet killer

Suicide rates are highest among people over 85 in Australia.

Suicide attempts among older people are more lethal than in the general population. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

We need to talk about America's mental health crisis and its larger causes | Robert Reich

A panel of medical experts recommends screening all patients under 65, including children and teenagers, for anxiety disorders.

The United States has seen a significant increase in suicides, with the highest rate since 1941. [ more ]

time.com

Suicides Don't Actually Spike in Winter

Media perpetuates the myth that suicide rates peak in winter months, despite data showing a lull in suicide numbers in December.

Cultural elements, such as Christmas movies, may contribute to the belief that suicide rates increase during the holiday season. [ more ]

Above the Law

1 month ago

Law

With Depression Running Rampant, It's Time For Law Schools To Step Up When It Comes To Student Mental Health

Mental health challenges in the legal profession are pervasive and must be acknowledged for effective solutions.

There is a significant increase in depression rates among law students, leading to serious mental health issues post-graduation. [ more ]

New York Post

2 months ago

A landmark Finnish study is changing how we approach trans-kids

Medical interventions for transgender kids may not significantly impact suicide rates.

Comprehensive mental health care may be more crucial for gender-distressed youths than controversial medical interventions. [ more ]

www.bostonherald.com

3 months ago

Native American communities have the highest suicide rates, yet interventions are scarce

Native American communities face a grim reality of high suicide rates among their youth.

Non-Hispanic Indigenous people in the US die by suicide at higher rates than any other racial or ethnic group. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

We need to talk about America's mental health crisis and its larger causes | Robert Reich

A panel of medical experts recommends screening all patients under 65, including children and teenagers, for anxiety disorders.

The United States has seen a significant increase in suicides, with the highest rate since 1941. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

We need to talk about America's mental health crisis and its larger causes | Robert Reich

A panel of medical experts recommends screening all patients under 65, including children and teenagers, for anxiety disorders.

The United States has seen a significant increase in suicides, with the highest rate since 1941. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

We need to talk about America's mental health crisis and its larger causes | Robert Reich

A panel of medical experts recommends screening all patients under 65, including children and teenagers, for anxiety disorders.

The United States has seen a significant increase in suicides, with the highest rate since 1941. [ more ]

LGBTQ Nation

3 months ago

Black Lives Matter

Darling, you're a masterpiece: The unequivocal beauty of being Black & queer

Black and queer individuals face unique challenges and complexities in navigating their identities.

The intersectionality of being both Black and queer adds layers of complexity to self-discovery and societal acceptance. [ more ]

Truthout

3 months ago

Left-wing politics

Oklahoma Bill Would Place Trans Kids in Homes That Don't Support Their Identity

Oklahoma conservatives have introduced legislation that could place transgender children in adoptive or foster homes that do not support their gender identity.

LGBTQ youth in foster care face discrimination and higher rates of suicide attempts. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Public health

We need to talk about America's mental health crisis and its larger causes | Robert Reich

A panel of medical experts recommends screening all patients under 65, including children and teenagers, for anxiety disorders.

The United States has seen a significant increase in suicides, with the highest rate since 1941. [ more ]

time.com