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Suicide is a complex issue with multifaceted causes, including both environmental and genetic factors. In a groundbreaking development, researchers have identified 12 DNA variants associated with an increased risk of suicide attempts. This largest-ever genetic study of suicide reveals the genetic underpinnings of this critical public health concern, offering the potential for improved prevention strategies and better mental health support.

A murder-suicide that claimed the lives of two innocent children and their mother in Alabama. The incident, which took place recently, has left the community in shock and mourning. As the details of this horrific event emerge, it serves as a grim reminder of the importance of addressing mental health issues and fostering a supportive environment for struggling individuals.

A heart-wrenching incident took place in South Phoenix that has left a community in shock and mourning. With neutrality and empathy, we will delve into the details of this unfortunate event.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health Statistics, the suicide rate in the United States has increased by 33% since 1999, but among American Indian and Alaska Native women and men, the increases are significantly greater, i.e., 139% and 71%, respectively.

As the autumn leaves fall and the days grow shorter, the beginning of seasonal depression has started, casting a shadow over the emotional well-being of people of all backgrounds. Against this backdrop, we must confront the concerning uptick in suicide rates among African Americans, a matter that demands our attention and understanding. While the reasons behind this phenomenon are multifaceted, this article aims to explore several significant factors, supported by collected data and statistics, contributing to this alarming trend. In addition to the previously mentioned reasons, we will delve into the unique effects of seasonal depression on people and the importance of community support. We'll also provide information on the suicide hotline for those in need.

Many species of non-human animals end their lives through self-destructive or accidental behaviors. But whether it’s an act of suicide is a controversial question. In April 1970, Ric O’Barry visited a dolphin named Kathy at the Miami Seaquarium, where she was languishing in “retirement” after three years as the title character on the television show Flipper. O’Barry, who had captured her from the wild and trained her to perform, remembers thinking that she seemed depressed. She was all alone in a concrete tank—not a good thing for a highly social animal like a dolphin. He claims the former cetacean starlet swam into his arms, sank to the bottom of the tank, and refused to resurface, drowning herself.

Healthcare workers, including registered nurses, healthcare support workers, and health technicians, face an increased risk of suicide compared to people who do not work in the medical field, according to a new study published in the medical journal JAMA. The study estimates that the annual suicide rate in the United States among healthcare workers alone is about 14 per 100,000 person-years compared with about 13 per 100,000 person-years among non-healthcare workers.

WOODLAND HILLS, California (LAI) - The shooting death of a man discovered in a vehicle near the Ventura (101) Freeway in Woodland Hills on Monday has been officially classified as a suicide, as confirmed by authorities.

“I used to think it utterly normal that I suffered from “suicidal ideation” on an almost daily basis. In other words, for as long as I can remember, the thought of ending my life came to me frequently and obsessively.”

Two lives were tragically lost in an apparent murder-suicide at a Walmart store in Georgia has left the community in shock and mourning as they come to terms with the devastating loss. While the investigation is still ongoing, it is crucial to shed light on this distressing event, its implications, and the broader issue of gun violence in the United States.

According to a press release from the Aurora Police Department, a death that was initially reported as a suicide is now being investigated as a homicide. At 8:50 a.m., Friday, September 15, Aurora patrol officers responded to a home in the 1200 block of South Dillon Way in the Sable Ridge neighborhood on the report of a 51-year-old woman who died in a garage with apparent strangulation wounds.

HIRAM, Ga. (WANF/Gray News) - A double shooting at a Walmart in Georgia that police believe was a murder-suicide is under investigation. Hiram Police Chief Mike Turner said two people, a man and a woman, were shot inside the store about 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Police believe the man shot the woman before shooting himself, WANF reports.

In a heartbreaking incident that shocked the Arden Arcade community, a murder-suicide occurred inside an apartment on Howe Avenue last Friday. Authorities have now identified the individuals involved in this tragic event.

Suicide is a serious public health problem that can have lasting harmful effects on individuals, families, and communities. AFFILIATE LINK BELOW FOR THERAPY WILL GAIN LATINO AND URBAN AUTISM AWARENESS A COMMISION.

Suicide is a critical public health issue in the United States and a leading cause of death among working age adults. Creating a workplace culture of health and safety includes mental health.

PHILADELPHIA----- An appellate court panel upheld a ruling that a Philadelphia teacher found dead in 2011 with 20 stab wounds had killed herself, but slammed the police investigation as “deeply flawed,” according to court documents; as previously reported by the New York Post.

In the quaint town of Hiram, Maine, with a close-knit population of about 1,600, the community is reeling from a disturbing incident. State police have been pulled into an investigation of an apparent murder-suicide that took place this past Wednesday. The scene? The quiet cul-de-sac of Clemons Cove, which saw troopers responding promptly by 4 p.m. following a reported disturbance.

In a recent report by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the alarming state of mental health in the United States has once again come to the forefront. The data, released on August 10, 2023, reveals a distressing trend: suicides in the country increased by 2.6% in 2022, following a 5% rise in 2021. This means that a total of 49,449 Americans tragically lost their lives to suicide in 2022, up from 48,183 in the previous year.

ATLANTA — September is Suicide Awareness Month, and after experiencing such a loss in a very public way, the Parker family is sharing their story in hopes of changing the stigma around suicide and mental health.

Jacksonville, FL - The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office has identified the man responsible for the tragic murders of Paige Pringle and Tara Baker in San Marco last month. Authorities announced that the perpetrator, 22-year-old Ty Christopher Head, took his own life the day after committing the heinous crimes.