suicide prevention
Facebook’s New Algorithm Combs Posts to Identify Potentially Suicidal Users
The site needs to strike a delicate balance between privacy and safety, but experts say it’s the right move.
How Suicide-Prevention Experts Pitched a Gun Show
More than half of all suicides in the United States are carried out with a firearm, and gun suicides make up the majority of fatal shootings.
My One Shift as a Suicide Prevention Hotline Worker
An unexpected source of my extreme discomfort: the very people I was trying to help.
I Talked Hundreds of People Out of Jumping Off the Golden Gate Bridge
"When I first found out this was part of the beat, I was angry. I had no training in this."
Driving Around Stockholm in Sweden's Only Mental Health Ambulance
PAM was launched in March 2015, and it's kind of like a therapy room on wheels.
I Shot Myself in the Head and Survived
I can only imagine what my roommate saw, because I blew my face off.
College Kids Aren't the Only Young People Struggling with Mental-Health Issues
Historical data suggests that young people who don't go to college are at a higher risk of suicide.
Eating Blueberries Can Help People Suffering from PTSD
The petite berries have been shown to reduce the genetic and biochemical drivers that lead to depression and suicidal tendencies.
Does Censorship on Social Media Do More Harm Than Good?
When Instagram censored pro-eating-disorder terms, it resulted in a soaring increase of pro-ED activity. If bans encourage bad behavior, what's the better option?
Dying in the Lucky Country: Australian Suicide Rates Just Hit Record High
New research shows suicide rates are at a 10-year high in Australia, with middle aged men and young women leading the spike.