Suicide

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2 women found dead in suspected murder-suicide in Ogontz

Rate of firearm suicides in the U.S. was one death every 19 minutes in 2024, new analysis shows

1 in 10 LGBTQ+ young people attempted suicide in the last year, report shows

LGBTQ+ Suicide Rate

Suicide deaths among young people fell after 988 lifeline debuted

Suicide 988 Lifeline

Not all people who die by suicide are depressed — despite common thought

Suicide Prevention Genetics

The mental toll of menopause – what women really feel

New Jersey, with low depression and divorce rates, is among the happiest states in America

U.S. death rate falls to lowest level since the COVID-19 pandemic, CDC report says

U.S. Death Rate

Gun suicides in U.S. reached record high in 2023

Gun Suicides 2023

How children use screens matters more than how much time they spend on them

Child Screen Time

Subtle cyberbullying, like excluding peers from group chats, is just as traumatic as overt attacks, study shows

The ice bucket challenge is back, and this time it's raising money for mental health awareness

Ahead of her Philly show, Kathy Griffin opens up about her battles with cancer, addiction and PTSD

Suicides by guns are far more prevalent in the U.S. than elsewhere in the world

Suicides Guns men

Ozempic and Wegovy are helping many Americans lose weight, but they also may have other beneficial uses

Weight Loss Drugs

With mustaches, Movember campaign helps young men see value in preventive health care

The 988 suicide lifeline doesn't always connect callers to nearby help — an issue the FCC seeks to change

Decades of national suicide prevention policies haven't slowed the deaths

Suicide Prevention Strategies

New mental health walk-in clinics in Philly and Montgomery County aim to reduce demands on hospitals

Mental Health Walk-in Clinic

Children's Health

Teen mental health is improving, but there is still progress to be made, CDC report shows

teen mental health cdc

Montgomery County to open crisis center for people facing mental health and addiction emergencies

Montgomery County Crisis

Beyond PMS: A poorly understood disorder means periods of despair for some women

PMDD Menstruation

Children's Health

Girls are starting their periods earlier in life, and that may lead to adverse health issues later

Exercise doesn't just help youth stay physically healthy – it's linked to better mental health, too

Mental Health Youth

Montgomery County man killed ex-wife in murder-suicide, police say

Monto Murder Suicide

Among female veterans, suicide rates outpace those of male counterparts and women, overall

women veterans mental health

For many who are suffering with prolonged grief, the holidays can be a time to reflect and find meaning in loss

Holidays Grief Loss

For some men, rewriting the 'holiday script' may prove beneficial to their mental well-being

Holiday Stress Men

Few 988 callers with serious distress very likely to use the mental health crisis line again, according to new study

988 Suicide Lifeline

As younger children increasingly die by suicide, better tracking and prevention is sought

Child Suicide Prevention

988 suicide hotline now allows callers to use American Sign Language

Suicide Lifeline Deaf

As the youth mental health crisis worsens, the dire shortage of providers prevents young people from getting help

Mental Health Teens

Suicide deaths reached an all-time high in the US in 2022, CDC reports

Suicide Deaths CDC

Youth suicide attempts increase during the school year and fall during the summer, study finds

Suicide Risk School Year

Increased phone fees would help Pa. fund 911, 988 call centers, lawmakers say

Most Americans say they or a family member has experienced gun violence

Gun violence America

Eating disorders among teens have more than doubled during the COVID-19 pandemic

Eating disorders teens

Children's Health

Teen girls are facing 'alarming' levels of violence, suicidal thoughts, CDC says

Mental health teen girls

Football stars like Lane Johnson provide men a playbook to confront their mental health challenges

Most adults should receive routine anxiety screenings, U.S. task force says

Anxiety Screening Adults

How easy access to guns at home contributes to America's youth suicide problem

Gun youth suicide

New suicide prevention 'lifeline' aims to increase access to mental health professionals

Lifeline 988

Runner treks 370 miles across Pennsylvania to raise money for LGBTQ+ youth mental health

Trevor Project Runner

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