X Games Icon Dave Mirra Dead in Apparent Suicide
The BMX community lost one of its pioneers on Thursday.
Condition Center: Suicide Prevention
In His Last Year, Robin Williams Faced More Than Depression
When Robin Williams took his own life in August of 2014, the public assumed the comedian's long battle with depression played a part. But Williams' w...
Getting By with a Little Help from the Community
Communities can offer lifesaving support for those at risk of self-harm.
For Teens, Paroxetine Might Pose Problems
Sometimes a second look shows a whole different picture. At least that was the case with a depression medication called paroxetine (brand names Aropa...
Survey: Mental Health Highly Valued in US
Stigma can be a major barrier for people with mental illness to seek the help they need, but a new survey suggests that perceptions may be changing.
Improving Suicide Prevention
A new look at suicide warning signs may help clinicians detect when a patient is on the edge.
Can Chantix Make a Comeback?
For many longtime smokers, quitting cold turkey is far from easy. But there may now be some good news for smokers looking to kick the habit.
Facebook to Enter Fight to Prevent Suicide
Facebook is in the process of adding some features that could help prevent suicides.
Greater Suicide Prevention Efforts Needed
Economic and job-related crises affect many people during their lives. For some adults, these crises may lead to self-harm. Fortunately, help is avai...
Get Help for Depression in Pregnancy
Depression can take all the fun out of being a new mother. Researchers are trying to find better ways to diagnose the problem early.
Child Mental Health Disorder Rates May Not Be Rising
Recent claims about children's mental health in the media have had a tendency to be somewhat negative. But a new Canadian study suggests some of thos...
CDC Reports Americans Living Longer Than Ever
Americans may be living longer than ever before. In a new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report, measures of life span were up and ...
Poor Sleep May Affect Suicide Risk
Trouble falling asleep, tossing and turning all night — we’ve all had a poor night’s sleep. And, aside from feeling tired the next day, there c...
Robin Williams Dead at 63
Oscar-winning actor and comic Robin Williams died at his home in Northern California August 11.
Painful Childhoods May Prompt Some to Enlist
For kids who grow up in hostile homes, adverse experiences are common. And for some people, joining the armed forces may be an attempt to leave a neg...
Socialization Decreased Risk of Suicide
Human contact can be a buffer against the dangers of becoming isolated and losing the will to live. Such engagement may be especially meaningful for ...
Substance Abuse at School May Mean Other Problems
Although it's no secret that teens may experiment with alcohol or marijuana, more than 5 percent of them smoke pot or drink alcohol on school campuse...
Bullying Victims Likely to Think About Suicide
Between 5 and 20 percent of youths around the world are victims of bullying. Without help, these young people may start thinking about harming themse...
