Military sees frustrating trend as suicide rate rises
Military suicides have surged to a record high among active duty troops, continuing a deadly trend that Pentagon officials say is frustrating and they are struggling to counter.
Military suicides have surged to a record high among active duty troops, continuing a deadly trend that Pentagon officials say is frustrating and they are struggling to counter.
1 person dies by suicide every 40 seconds, WHO says — Here’s how to help those who are struggling
One person dies by suicide every 40 seconds, according to figures by the World Health Organization.
One person dies by suicide every 40 seconds, according to figures by the World Health Organization.
Trump considers mental institutions as answer to gun violence
White House staff members are looking for ways to incorporate the president's desire for more institutions into a long list of other measures aimed at reducing gun violence.
White House staff members are looking for ways to incorporate the president's desire for more institutions into a long list of other measures aimed at reducing gun violence.
Wisconsin school prints suicide crisis hotline on student ID cards
Students at a Wisconsin school will now have a suicide crisis hotline printed on their identification cards.
Students at a Wisconsin school will now have a suicide crisis hotline printed on their identification cards.
Miniature horses allowed to fly as service animals, Department of Transportation announces
The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced that miniature horses are still officially allowed to fly as service animals in all cabins of commercial planes, in a statement aiming to define the guidelines regarding protections for emotional support and psychiatric service cats, dogs and the tiny equines.
The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced that miniature horses are still officially allowed to fly as service animals in all cabins of commercial planes, in a statement aiming to define the guidelines regarding protections for emotional support and psychiatric service cats, dogs and the tiny equines.
Medical experts: Mental illness not main driver of mass shootings
President Donald Trump's focus on "mentally ill monsters" oversimplifies the role of mental illness in public mass shootings and downplays the ease with which Americans can get firearms, experts said.
President Donald Trump's focus on "mentally ill monsters" oversimplifies the role of mental illness in public mass shootings and downplays the ease with which Americans can get firearms, experts said.
Studies show no link between video games and violence, researchers say
Do video games trigger violent behavior? Scientific studies have found no link. But the persistent theory is back in the headlines following the mass shooting in El Paso, Texas, on Saturday.
Do video games trigger violent behavior? Scientific studies have found no link. But the persistent theory is back in the headlines following the mass shooting in El Paso, Texas, on Saturday.
'Your life matters': Farm's corn maze raises awareness for suicide prevention
It's an annual tradition at Govin's Farm in Menomonie, Wisconsin: picking a meaningful theme for their corn maze.
It's an annual tradition at Govin's Farm in Menomonie, Wisconsin: picking a meaningful theme for their corn maze.
Hall of Famer Brian Dawkins tackling mental wellness head on
Brian Dawkins is tackling mental health issues the same aggressive way he took on anyone who dared cross the middle during his Hall of Fame career as a safety for the Philadelphia Eagles and Denver Broncos.
Brian Dawkins is tackling mental health issues the same aggressive way he took on anyone who dared cross the middle during his Hall of Fame career as a safety for the Philadelphia Eagles and Denver Broncos.