Suicide
My sister’s death was hard enough. The silence afterwards was unbearable
Writer Lynne Reeves Griffin's sister, Cheryl, died by suicide seven years ago. When people become uncomfortable at any mention of my sister, she writes, I feel excluded from the mourning...
More Veterans Die By Suicide Than In Combat. But It's Preventable
The military's emphasis on personal responsibility keeps many distressed veterans from seeking help, write Anna Richardson and Sarah Roxburgh.
In The Stories I Tell Myself, My Brother Didn't Die
Adam took his own life in 2016, writes Emily Rubin. But she imagines ways he might have found safety.
10 Years After Phoebe Prince’s Suicide, Schools Are Still Getting It Wrong
Schools need to build stronger relationships with students -- both those who are bullied and those bullying -- writes psychiatrist Nancy Rappaport.
ABC News Chief Medical Correspondent Shares Her Story Of 'Life After Suicide'
The national suicide epidemic hits home for ABC News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton. Her new book is "Life After Suicide."
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Understanding How Anxiety Might Be Different For Men
Men and anxiety. New studies show that men don’t experience or express anxiety in the same way as women. That could be affecting men’s access to treatment.
Understanding How Anxiety Might Be Different For Men
Men and anxiety. New studies show that men don’t experience or express anxiety in the same way as women. That could be affecting men’s access to treatment.
Over The Past 5 Years, Active-Duty Suicides Have Been On The Rise
A cluster of suicides aboard the same Navy aircraft carrier are the tip of the iceberg. We look at what’s behind rising rates in the military.
Seeking Justice After Jeffrey Epstein's Death
Jeffrey Epstein’s death in a jail cell and the handling of his case overall are both failures of the criminal justice system. How do his accusers find justice now?
ABC News Chief Medical Correspondent Shares Her Story Of 'Life After Suicide'
The national suicide epidemic hits home for ABC News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton. Her new book is "Life After Suicide."
'You're Not Going To Be The Same Person': Inside Mass Shooting Trauma Recovery
Heather Martin, a survivor of the 1999 Columbine High School shooting, and Shiva Ghaed, a clinical psychologist and survivor of the 2017 Las Vegas shooting, discuss the lasting trauma of...
Parkland, Newtown Community Suicides Prompt Dialogue On Trauma Support
Deaths by suicide by Parkland and Newtown survivors are sparking a conversation about how to support people long-term after violent trauma. We’re listening.
Nate And David: A Story Of Basketball, Friendship And Mental Health
When David Pradel was going through a hard time, Nate Edwards was there to help. But David didn't know that Nate was suffering from depression, too.
Life Expectancy In The U.S. Is Down. A Rise In Suicide Is One Reason Why
Americans are dying younger and death by suicide is a big reason why. We’ll look behind the rising numbers and talk about how to save lives.
Anthony Bourdain Taught Us Food Is Much More Than What's On Your Plate
Cooking and sharing food is a fundamental and powerful form of interpersonal engagement, writes Julie Wittes Schlack, and that’s what Bourdain embodied and taught.
I Know The Devastation Suicide Leaves Behind. I Wish I Didn’t
Like Anthony Bourdain and Kate Spade, my husband died by suicide, leaving our daughters and loving family struggling, wondering why.
How To Talk To Your College-Age Kids About Depression And Suicide
Parents, have your elevator speech ready, writes Nancy Rappaport.
A Verdict In A Texting Suicide Case
Michelle Carter is guilty of involuntary manslaughter after sending her boyfriend text messages urging him to kill himself. What precedent does this set?
On 'S-Town' And Suicide: Could Anyone Have Saved John B. McLemore?
One of the implicit messages in the popular podcast is that John's suicide was inevitable, writes Karen Seif. But it is possible that mental health intervention could have saved his...
'13 Reasons Why' We're Talking About Teen Suicide
The controversial Netflix show “13 Reasons Why,” and how parents, schools and teenagers should talk about teen suicide.