Mental Health Matters: Suicide is preventable. We need to know the warning signs.

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. We need to know the warning signs of suicide to prevent it, Heather Loeb writes. Read More

Understanding suicide, and the tools to prevent it

Editor’s note: This story contains mentions of suicide, suicide attempts and self-harm. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available through the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at ... Read More

Recognizing the signs that someone is thinking of suicide — and what to do

When you suspect a friend or loved one may be thinking about suicide, the stakes in finding the right things to say and do can feel enormous. Read More

World Suicide Prevention Day: Is Someone You Love Struggling with Suicidal Thoughts?

Every year on September 10, World Suicide Prevention Day brings people, organizations, and communities together across the globe to raise awareness that suicide can be prevented. It's a day dedicated ... Read More

Youth and suicide: Knowing the signs and accessing resources can save lives, experts say

Suicide is the second-leading cause of death in Washington for people between the ages of 10 and 24, according to the Washington State Department of Health. Youth suicide is on the rise regionally, ... Read More

What to say and how to help if someone close to you has attempted suicide

The authors do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and have disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ... Read More

Suicide and older adults: What you should know

Why is suicide higher in older adults? Suicidal behavior is common in older adults for a number of reasons. One is that many seniors are homebound and live on their own. If their spouse has recently ... Read More

Tennessee teens are dying by suicide at higher rates: What you should know

Tennessee youth suicides increased by 47% between 2019 and 2023, rising from 4.5 to 6.6 per 100,000 people. Suicide is the third leading cause of death for Tennesseans aged 10-24, with firearm ... Read More