Don’t spread this holiday suicide myth
The holiday season has the lowest rates of suicide, despite a lot of reporting each year that perpetuates the myth that rates increase.
Dec. 8, 2020 • ~11 min
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Pandemic gun buyers face higher suicide risk
About 70% of those who bought a firearm during the COVID-19 pandemic reported having suicidal thoughts throughout their lives, research finds.
Nov. 17, 2020 • ~5 min
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Gun show suicide prevention chats get owners to lock guns up
Talking with people at gun shows about suicide prevention and the risks of unsecured firearms can nudge them to lock up their weapons, a new study shows.
Oct. 23, 2020 • ~9 min
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Social sameness can raise or lower suicide risk
The relationship between social sameness and individual suicide risk is complex, new research indicates.
Oct. 6, 2020 • ~5 min
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Police violence takes a toll on mental health
New research connects police violence and worse mental health. Researchers argue that it's a public health problem in need of attention.
Oct. 5, 2020 • ~5 min
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Surge in gun sales ups suicide concerns
During COVID-19 and social unrest, gun purchases have soared. An expert explains why that raises concerns about suicide, and what can help lessen the risk.
Sept. 11, 2020 • ~5 min
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To cut military suicide risk, push safe gun storage?
"We cannot simply wait to know a service member is at high risk for suicide before we encourage safe storage or temporary storage away from home."
July 14, 2020 • ~4 min
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Women who own handguns at 35X risk of suicide
In addition, men who own a handgun are 8 times more likely to die of suicide by gun, according to the new study that followed new gun owners for years.
June 7, 2020 • ~7 min
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Women who own handguns at 35X risk of suicide
In addition, men who own a handgun are 8 times more likely to die of suicide by gun, according to the new study that followed new gun owners for years.
June 7, 2020 • ~7 min
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Did insomnia cause April’s spike in suicidal thoughts?
"Without sufficient good quality sleep, suicidal thoughts start to have a louder voice." Surveys indicate mental health risk during April.
June 3, 2020 • ~8 min
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