Can Culture Affect the Risk of Suicide?
A person's culture can influence experiences, expectations and risk of suicide.
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Changing The Conversation About Suicide
Suicide is the 12th leading cause of death overall in the U.S.— and 90% of people who die by suicide may have experienced symptoms of a mental health condition, according to interviews with family, friends and medical professionals. These statistics are staggering and they, along with my personal experience with suicide loss, have […]
Suicide is Not the Answer
Even if you feel like your future is hopeless, no one can predict the future, and things can improve. If you’re experiencing thoughts of suicide, here’s what you should do.
A Plea From a Survivor of Suicide Loss
We talk a lot about the people who attempt or die by suicide. But what happens to the people they leave behind?
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, American Psychiatric Association and National Alliance on Mental Illness Not Amused by DC Comics Contest
We are disappointed that DC Comics has decided to host a contest looking for artists to develop ways to depict suicide attempts by one of its main villains – Harley Quinn. According to the contest website: "Breaking into comics was never this fun. ;)"
When You Are in Crisis, These are the People Who Answer the Call
There are many numbers that people mention when they talk about suicide. 10. Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the U.S. 13. The number of minutes that pass before another person loses his or her life to suicide. 22. The number of veterans who die by suicide every day. 34,000. The […]
Hope Starts With Us: Pride & LGBTQ+ Mental Health
[…] on Netflix’s ‘The Circle’ and ‘How to Get Rich’) in honor of Pride Month about LGBTQ+ mental health. Tune in to hear more about LGBTQ+ creativity, self-care, suicide prevention and policies for support! You can find additional episodes of this NAMI podcast and others at nami.org/podcast. We hope this podcast encourages you, inspires you, […]
Crisis and Suicide Prevention Services Struggle with Demand After Celebrity Death by Suicide
The day after Robin Williams’ death by suicide in 2014, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline experienced a 300% increase in the number of individuals seeking help and information. Tragically, an above-average number of individuals died by suicide in the next 30 days—many using the same method as Williams. A new report highlights the need […]
Drawing from American Indian Heritage to Spread a Message of Hope
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month month by starting the conversation about suicide prevention within Native American communities.
Caring for Those Who Care for Us: Physician Suicide Awareness and Prevention
Physician suicide is a topic historically shrouded in stigma and secrecy. If you’re a physician, it’s time to talk about it.