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suicide-prevention
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The Guardianscience4 days ago
Australian Study Links Recent Breakups to Higher Suicide Attempt Rates in Men
Men who experienced a relationship breakdown in the past year were seven times more likely to report a suicide attempt than those who had not. The findings come from a survey of more than 20,000 Australian men conducted as part of the Ten to Men project.
abcnews.go.comworld23 days ago
Canadian Kenneth Law Sentenced After Pleading Guilty to Selling 1,200 Suicide Kits Linked to 79 UK Deaths
A 60-year-old Ontario man admitted in court Friday to selling toxic chemicals online that were used in suicides. Prosecutors withdrew murder charges as part of the plea agreement.
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world37 days ago
Widow Campaigns for Gambling Regulation After Husband's Suicide
Annie Ashton discovered after her husband Luke Ashton's death in 2021 that he had been placing more than 100 bets a day. A coroner in England ruled that gambling disorder contributed to his suicide and that the gambling operator missed opportunities to intervene. Ashton has since…
The Guardiantechnology38 days ago
Ofcom fines US suicide forum £950k and prepares to block it in UK as Google defends search links
Ofcom fined the US-based forum's operators £950,000 after the site remained accessible in the UK despite laws against encouraging suicide. A link to the forum appeared as the second search result below the Samaritans on Google. The Molly Rose Foundation raised the issue, citing t…
The Guardiantechnology39 days ago
Ofcom fines online forum £950,000 for failing to block UK users from suicide-related content
Ofcom imposed the penalty after a 13-month investigation, the first of its kind under the Online Safety Act. The forum, which BBC News investigations linked to at least 50 deaths including two from Southampton, remains accessible in Britain without a VPN. Families of the deceased…
deccanchronicle.comscience40 days ago
Study Estimates 7 Million U.S. Children Live in Homes With Unlocked, Loaded Firearms
A JAMA Network Open study published Tuesday estimates 32 million children live in homes with firearms, including nearly 7 million in households with at least one gun that is unlocked and loaded. Lead author Matthew Miller said safe storage reduces firearm suicide risk by threefol…
news.google.comworld53 days ago
Broader Suicide Prevention Strategies Aid Farmer Facing Multiple Challenges
A fourth-generation farmer in New York experienced suicidal thoughts amid personal and financial hardships. Experts advocate for suicide prevention efforts that address social and economic factors beyond traditional crisis interventions. Federal officials highlight ongoing priori…
Fortunefinance58 days ago
Study Finds 11% Drop in Expected U.S. Youth Suicide Deaths Following 988 Hotline Launch
A study published in JAMA found suicide deaths among 15- to 23-year-olds were 11% lower than projected from July 2022 to December 2024 following the 988 mental health crisis hotline's launch. Researchers attributed the decline to the program, which has received $1.5 billion in fe…
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California Mother Advocates for AI Chatbot Regulations After Son's Suicide
A California mother is supporting legislation to increase oversight of AI chatbots following her son's suicide, which she attributes to interactions with ChatGPT. She testified in Sacramento about the lack of safeguards in the system. The proposed bills aim to implement safety me…
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UCLA Student Caitlynn Hauw Reunites with High School Counselors After 2020 Suicide Attempt
Caitlynn Hauw, a UCLA psychology student, reunited with her high school counselor Vanessa Ho and teacher Jeff Wenger. Hauw had attempted suicide in December 2020 while at Westview High School in San Diego. She credits Ho and Wenger for encouraging her college application and prov…
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Inquest Finds Gaps in Suicide Prevention Training Before Matilda Davis's Death
Matilda Davis, a mother of two, took her own life on 3 October 2025 following a safeguarding visit prompted by concerns from her estranged husband. The inquest revealed that social workers did not directly ask about suicidal ideation or signpost her to crisis services. Warwickshi…
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Police Respond to Possible Suicide Attempt on Overpass Near El Monte Freeway
More than a dozen officers responded to a report of a possible suicide attempt involving a man on an overpass near the 10 Freeway and Santa Anita Avenue in El Monte. Rescuers intervened to prevent the individual from jumping. The incident occurred on April 12, 2026.
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Mothers Describe Teenagers' Involvement in Online Community Obsessed with Columbine Shooters
Jaimee Seitz and Heather Dioneff reported that their daughters became involved in an online group known as the true crime community, focused on mass shootings and perpetrators. Seitz's daughter Audree Heine died by suicide at age 13 after showing interest in the Columbine killers…