State gun laws may lower child suicide rate, but not homicides

State gun laws are associated with decreased suicide rates for children under age 18, but have little influence on homicide rates.

Sarah Avery-Duke • futurity
July 18, 2024 ~5 min

Disrupted sleep increases risk for suicide and homicide

"Disrupted sleep may acutely impair rational thought, which can drive impulsive behaviors in vulnerable individuals."

U. Arizona • futurity
May 30, 2024 ~5 min


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

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

Has screening upped reports of suicidal children?

Reports of increasing suicidal behaviors in kids may be due to changes in screening and reporting, a study in one state suggests.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
Sept. 13, 2023 ~5 min

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