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The story highlights complex barriers to support after a sudden death or suicide.
Colleges and universities must do more to combat a "culture of silence" that dissuades many graduate students from seeking help with mental health issues, researchers argue.
Ciudad Juárez, on the US-Mexico border, has suffered high levels of deadly violence for over a decade. New suicide data reveals the severe mental health impacts of living with chronic violence.
More needs to be done to stop professional athletes reaching crisis point with their mental health.
Contrary to the common belief you shouldn't talk about suicide because it plants the idea, asking someone if they plan to harm themselves can help.
Survivors of those who have died by suicide have special needs that many people do not quite understand. An expert in grief offers ways to be a helpful, healing presence and avoid saying things that will hurt.
New research suggests that people who previously suffered from depression can thrive and live happier lives than before. Why aren't more people aware of that?
How to talk to people who are experiencing suicidal thoughts.
Most European nations have seen suicide rates fall by 20 percent or more. Research is limited, but some studies blame US inequality.
Deaths from opioid overdose and suicide are at an all-time high. One in 10 adult Americans uses marijuana. And only 1 in 3 Americans self-describes as 'happy.' A public health expert asks, what's going on?
Most religions have a fundamental belief that all human life belongs to God.
As fans of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain try to make sense of their tragic deaths, a question arises for many. How can people who seem to have everything end up ending their lives?
The suicides this week of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain shocked and saddened many. And the news was disturbing. Why is it so hard to know who might commit suicide?
Despite the controversy over the graphic content, this Netlix drama could be a lifeline for young people.
Childhood depression, the deadliest illness facing children, often goes untreated. Sometimes, this is because parents do not want their children to be treated. Should this be considered child abuse?
Season two of the controversial show tackles similar issues, and while Netflix appear to have taken heed of some concerns of mental health advocates some issues remain confronting and challenging
Medicine leads the professions in suicides. Fixing the physician suicide problem requires a re-examination of medicine's "right stuff."
Though the World Health Organization has declared "gaming disorder" an addiction, its – and others' – concerns about technology use and alleged addiction don't hold up to scholarly scrutiny.
Suicide rates among UK students have increased by 56% in the last 10 years
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Senior Research Fellow, Violence Research and Prevention Program, Griffith University
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Senior Lecturer in Social Work, University of Salford
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Senior Research Fellow, Orygen, The National Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health, University of Melbourne
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Professorial Fellow and an NHMRC Senior Principal Research Fellow, University of Melbourne
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Conjoint Professor of Psychiatry, UNSW
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Principal Research Fellow, Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention, National Centre of Excellence in Suicide Prevention, Griffith University
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Senior Lecturer in the Psychology Department, Stellenbosch University
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Professor of Psychiatry, University of Melbourne
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Emeritus Professor at Flinders University and Director for International Centre for Muslim and non-Muslim Understanding, University of South Australia
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Professor of Midwifery and Higher Degree Director, Western Sydney University
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Director, Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention, Griffith University
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Professor of Clinical Psychology, University of Liverpool
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ANU Visiting Professor, Politics and International Relations, Australian National University
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Senior Lecturer in Journalism, University of the West of England
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Lecturer in Mental Health, The Open University
