Sense of belonging can help prevent teen suicide

A feeling of belonging at school and in the community can play an important role in suicide prevention among high-risk teens, research finds.

U. Oregon • futurity
April 22, 2024 ~6 min

Early trauma, racism may drive suicide risk among Black men

Young Black men are dying by suicide at an alarming rate. Childhood adversity and racism may hold much of the blame.

Leigh Beeson-U. Georgia • futurity
March 26, 2024 ~7 min


Cleaning up air pollution reduces suicide rates

New research unearths air quality as a key factor influencing mental health. Researchers say clearing air pollution can reduce suicide rates.

Harrison Tasoff-UC Santa Barbara • futurity
March 4, 2024 ~8 min

Suicide has reached epidemic proportions in the US − yet medical students still don’t receive adequate training to treat suicidal patients

Close to half of those who die by suicide saw a primary care doctor within a month of their death.

Nathaly Shoua-Desmarais, Assistant Dean for Student Success and Well-Being and Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, Florida International University • conversation
Feb. 1, 2024 ~11 min

Eating disorders are the most lethal mental health conditions – reconnecting with internal body sensations can help reduce self-harm

Many people with eating disorders die from suicide. Improving perception of internal body states, or interoception, can help everyone better care for their own bodies.

April Smith, Associate Professor of Psychological Sciences, Auburn University • conversation
Jan. 31, 2024 ~9 min

Study: Diabetes, Obesity Drugs Not Linked to Suicidal Thoughts

VOA Learning English • voa
Jan. 22, 2024 ~5 min

AI flags suicide risk factors among teens

A new study shows artificial intelligence can accurately identify factors particularly related to teen suicide attempts.

Simon Knokgaard Halskov-U. Copenhagen • futurity
Jan. 3, 2024 ~4 min

Why are US suicide rates at an 80-year high?

Suicide rates in the US are at a 80-year high. An expert on college student mental health explains risk factors and the role of inequality.

Andrew Thurston-Boston U. • futurity
Dec. 15, 2023 ~9 min


Team links concussions to suicidal thoughts in high school athletes

High school students who reported a concussion in the last year were more likely to have suicidal thoughts, plans, or attempts.

Laura Bailey-Michigan • futurity
Nov. 17, 2023 ~5 min

There’s room for improvement in 988 suicide lifeline awareness

Many people are aware of the new 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, but the potential for improvement remains, according to new research.

Rachel Harrison-NYU • futurity
Nov. 2, 2023 ~6 min

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