Suicidal Ideation and Behavior

The Golden Gate Bridge, which connects San Francisco and Marin County, is a marvel of architecture and engineering. It’s an internationally recognized symbol of American culture and ... Read More

Spring has sprung. The days are longer, the trees fuller, and the flowers are in full bloom. While spring may be a warm welcome after a cold and dark winter, for some it can be a time of ... Read More

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), a million adults in the United States attempted suicide in 2010, with nearly 16% of students seriously considering suicide at some point ... Read More

Those familiar with research on depression and suicide have stumbled across a curious and disturbing pattern, one that many medical professionals have been aware of for more than a decade: ... Read More

Although recent developments in the investigation into the crash of Germanwings Flight 9525 reveal that copilot Andreas Lubitz had recently researched suicide methods and the security of ... Read More

It’s never easy to find the right response for a friend experiencing suicidal tendencies, but those who encourage suicide can do extensive damage. Last month, a Massachusetts grand ... Read More

If you’ve spent enough time on Facebook, you’ve almost certainly seen someone display signs of depression or reach out for help, and you may have seen someone threaten suicide. ... Read More

In 2011, Clay Hunt, a decorated Marine who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, committed suicide after struggling with depression and posttraumatic stress. Last week, President Obama signed ... Read More

When you contemplate LSD and psilocybin mushrooms, you’re more likely to picture a scene from Woodstock than a person pursuing better mental health. Research, though, is increasingly ... Read More

In a highly competitive job market, so-called “soft” skills can mean the difference between landing a job and standing in line at the unemployment office. For many workers, a college ... Read More

Anxiety conditions such as phobias, panic, and posttraumatic stress (PTSD) are the most common types of mental health conditions, affecting 40 million adults in the United States—18% ... Read More

Every time a person commits suicide, at least six other people are estimated to be intimately affected by the loss. Suicide is the 10th-leading cause of death in the United States, with ... Read More