For the past 10 years, suicide rates in the 70+ population have consistently been above those in the general population.

Lane Johnson mourns the death of the Cowboys’ Marshawn Kneeland and highlights a teammate’s suicide prevention organization

Teenagers who sleep less or experience frequent night awakenings are significantly more likely to attempt suicide later in adolescence, according to a major longitudinal study.

If you have a good man in your life—whether it’s your partner, father, brother, or friend—take a moment to reflect. Does he know he’s valued and seen?

Families and communities play a powerful role in preventing suicide by offering presence, listening without judgment, and connecting loved ones to professional care. Mental health experts stress that genuine support and attention can mean the difference between despair and hope.

by: Courtney Lauver, LCSW, Therapist at Bridge Counseling & Wellness in Louisville September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. While we would prefer to avoid thinking of this topic in relation to our children, according to SAMSHA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration), 3.2 million children aged 12-17 reported...

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Edwin Boudreaux, PhD, discusses rising suicide rates in older men and shares prevention resources.

This post was written by Heather Seewald, Lead PC licensed clinical therapist, Park Center. According to a recent report in the Indiana Capital...

Experiencing suicidal thoughts can feel like you’re in a pit of despair, hopelessly trying to escape, but unable to find your way out. According to the CDC, suicide is a leading cause of death for …

A new YouGov survey commissioned by suicide prevention charity Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) has highlighted the reasons people experiencing suicidal thoughts made the decision to stay in one of the first studies into survival of its kind2.  The research coincides with World Suicide Prevention Day, as the charity is working to raise awareness of […]

Despite progress, suicide remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Changing the narrative means moving beyond stigma and embracing a collective agenda across communities, health systems and policy to implement solutions and to prevent avoidable deaths.

The National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline — 988 — launched on this day exactly three years ago. People who call the line seeking support are connected to a local network of crisis centers and a trained crisis counselor. And while millions of people have contacted the line since its launch, a new study shows portions of the country still don't know about it. Short Wave host Emily Kwong speaks to Jonathan Purtle, one of the lead researchers of on this study, about the findings, how the hotline differs from 911 and what its existence signals to Americans. Want us to cover more mental health news? Tell us by emailing shortwave@npr.org! We'd love to know what you want to hear from us!Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.

Kevin Hines's story is a testament to resilience, faith, and the power of choosing hope again and again.

The Candle, a powerful suicide prevention and awareness PSA, reminds men that seeking support is not weakness.

Every death is someone’s son, husband, or father.

The power of hope.

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Men who strongly adhere to traditional masculine ideologies, such as suppressing emotions and valuing independence, are more than twice as likely to attempt suicide compared to those with more egalitarian views.

Monday marks the last day of is Suicide Prevention Month, and local iowa city woman about her personal experience with suicide -- and how she's using it to help

Personal Perspective: The only way to eradicate the stigma that surrounds suicide is to keep the conversation around it going.

The CDC’s most recent Fatal Injury Report found that over 49,000 people died by suicide in 2022, and the World Health Organization reported that the pandemic triggered a 25% increase in the prevalence of anxiety and depression worldwide.

“The last thing you want to do is be accusatory or judgmental.”

World Suicide Prevention Day is held on September 11 every year. Not only does it erase the stigma around mental health and our struggles, but it also helps us to remember those we have lost to this epidemic. For many of us, World Suicide Prevention Day is a reminder that we can help and support […]

The 988 lifeline has been contacted by about 10 million people either by phone, text or chat. It's gotten better over the two years, but it still has a long way to go to connect people to care.

In the United States, someone dies by suicide every 11 minutes; the rates of suicidal behaviors have risen over the past decade; and disparities in suicide rates among certain populations are growing (PDF | 13.4 MB).

Suicide rates in teens have been steadily on the rise over the past two decades, and data from the 2021 CDC Youth Risk Behavior Survey found that approximately 22% of teens reported suicidal thoughts and 10% of teens reported doing something to try to end their life in the past 12 months.

A study reveals that suicide rates among active duty service members and veterans are significantly higher than combat fatalities post-9/11. Key drivers include loneliness, relationship issues, trauma, and transition challenges.

Qaiyaan Harcharek and Don Rearden grew up in small towns, and both have experienced much tragedy. (If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.)