Social sameness can raise or lower suicide risk

The relationship between social sameness and individual suicide risk is complex, new research indicates.

April Toler-Indiana • futurity
Oct. 6, 2020 ~5 min

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.

Jared Wadley-Michigan • futurity
Oct. 5, 2020 ~5 min


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.

Patti Verbanas-Rutgers • futurity
Sept. 11, 2020 ~5 min

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."

Patti Verbanas-Rutgers • futurity
July 14, 2020 ~4 min

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.

Beth Duff-Brown-Stanford • futurity
June 7, 2020 ~7 min

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.

Beth Duff-Brown-Stanford • futurity
June 7, 2020 ~7 min

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.

Mikayla Mace-Arizona • futurity
June 3, 2020 ~8 min

Children as young as 9 can have suicidal thoughts

Suicidal thoughts can start as early as 9 or 10 years old, research finds. It's a finding that surprised the caregivers in the study.

Brandie Jefferson-WUSTL • futurity
Feb. 12, 2020 ~5 min


Young people with diabetes are 3x more likely to attempt suicide

Teens and young adults with diabetes are three times more likely to attempt suicide and close to 1.5 times more likely to suffer from a mood disorder.

Fabienne Landry-McGill • futurity
Feb. 4, 2020 ~6 min

Kids and teens in prison need more support

Children and teens in the youth justice system have a higher prevalence of mental health disorders and suicidal behaviors than their peers, researchers say.

Holly Watkins-U. Melbourne • futurity
Jan. 21, 2020 ~3 min

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