Data on sexual orientation and gender is critical to public health – without it, health crises continue unnoticed

The Trump administration’s CDC data purge means researchers can no longer effectively track and address health issues affecting LGBTQ+ people – and ultimately society as a whole.

John R. Blosnich, Associate Professor of Social Work, University of Southern California • conversation
June 13, 2025 ~6 min

Can AI help prevent suicide? How real-time monitoring may be the next big step in mental health care

Suicide is complex. But researchers are finding that AI and real-time monitoring tools could help offer support at exactly the right moment.

Ruth Melia, Associate Professor in Clinical Psychology, University of Limerick • conversation
May 13, 2025 ~6 min


Teachers and librarians are among those least likely to die by suicide − public health researchers offer insights on what this means for other professions

Nationally, about 11 male educators die by suicide for every 100,000 people, compared with a rate of almost 23 for all Americans.

Taylor Cox, Program Coordinator, School of Criminology & Criminal Justice, Arizona State University • conversation
May 5, 2025 ~10 min

Children in military families face unique psychological challenges, and the barriers to getting help add to the strain

Frequent moves and long deployments can lead to trouble at home.

Anne Ritter, Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus • conversation
May 2, 2025 ~6 min

Acute stress and early signs of PTSD are common in firefighters and other first responders − here’s what to watch out for

Feelings of sadness or irritability that last a month or more after a life-threatening event could be signs of acute stress or PTSD.

Ian H. Stanley, Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine & Clinical Psychologist, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus • conversation
Jan. 17, 2025 ~7 min

Black adults with long COVID report higher levels of hopelessness and suicidal thoughts − new research

Black Americans were disproportionately affected by COVID-19 infections, illness and death during the pandemic. But the long-term toll of long COVID among this group is still largely overlooked.

Tiwaloluwa Ajibewa, Assistant Professor of Preventive Medicine, Northwestern University • conversation
Dec. 16, 2024 ~6 min

Military veterans are disproportionately affected by suicide, but targeted prevention can help reverse the tide

Statistics show that veterans die by suicide from firearms – a particularly lethal means of suicide – at a higher rate than in the general population.

Taylor Cox, Program Coordinator, School of Criminology & Criminal Justice, Arizona State University • conversation
Nov. 7, 2024 ~9 min

More military veterans and active duty service members are dying by suicide than in battle – understanding why can help with prevention

Suicide among military service members in the US is a growing problem. A lack of a sense of belonging and feeling like a burden are key risk factors.

April Smith, Associate Professor of Psychological Sciences, Auburn University • conversation
May 22, 2024 ~6 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

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