Are We Thinking About the Youth Mental Health Crisis All Wrong?
Global trends in economics, climate and technology are weighing on young adults, a report finds. It recommends overhauling how we...
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- Aug 20
- 5 min
Rate of Suicide in the U.S. Peaks Among Older Men, a Hard Demographic to Reach
The hardest group for Dennis Gillan to get to talk about suicide is older men. They also happen to have the highest rate of suicide in...
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- Aug 6
- 5 min
His son died by suicide. He wants every parent to know what he found on his kid's phone.
Story by Charles Trepany, USA TODAY NOTE: This article discusses suicide and suicidal ideation. If you or someone you know is struggling...
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- Jul 2
- 9 min
Construction Workers are Dying by Suicide at an Alarming Rate
The construction industry has one of the highest suicide rates among professions, with an estimated 6,000 construction workers dying by...
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- Jun 25
- 3 min
Surgeon General Warns of Mental Health Crisis Surrounding Social Media
Surgeon General Wants Tobacco-Style Warning Applied to Social Media Platforms. In an op-ed in The New York Times, Dr. Vivek Murthy said...
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- Jun 14
- 3 min
When a Child Dies of Drug Addiction
Addiction is defined as not having control over doing, taking or using something to the point where it could be harmful to you. A CHILD...
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- Jun 10
- 7 min
Are Celebrities Good Role Models?
Celebrities have a powerful impact on how teens view themselves and how they behave. Celebrities have always had a powerful presence in...
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- Jun 7
- 6 min
AI and Teen Mental Health
Artificial Intelligence, or AI, has the potential to support teen well-being - but the negatives include tech addiction and cyberbullying...
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- May 28
- 7 min
Post-College Depression
Why it's so common and how to cope. College commencement—“the first day of the rest of your life.” After four long years, countless cram...
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- May 24
- 5 min
Disconnected Youth
The skyrocketing cost of higher education is causing some young people to opt out of college, which can affect their ability to find...
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- May 17
- 1 min
‘High-Functioning Anxiety Isn’t a Medical Diagnosis. It’s a Hashtag.’
Soaring rates of anxiety and depression among adolescents. Medical groups declaring a “national emergency.” The surgeon general calling...
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- May 15
- 10 min
Did TikTok videos inspire a teen's suicide?
His Mom says she found graphic evidence. *NOTE - Please be aware, this story includes graphic descriptions of videos that refer to...
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- Apr 30
- 4 min
A Pain Like No Other
All loss is hard. All loss is lonely. But there is something about child-loss that puts it in a unique category. Story by Louise Lagerman...
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- Apr 26
- 4 min
Delta-8 THC and Teens
Young people are using cannabis regularly as a way to self-medicate and cope with mental health challenges. A form of THC known as...
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- Apr 20
- 5 min
College Athlete Suicide Rates are Doubling.
Story by Kristen Rogers, CNN Suicide rates among people of all ages in the United States have increased over the past two decades, making...
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- Apr 15
- 5 min
Zero Suicide is not just a Dream. We CAN make it Reality.
One student's opinion on addressing suicide risk on college campuses. Eleanor Clemans-Cope, February 23, 2024, The Daily Princeton Back...
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- Apr 11
- 2 min
Surviving Suicide Loss And Weathering Stigma
By Jamie Saltoon I lost my son to suicide last year. I reflect on this every day — every moment, it seems. I recall the neighbors lining...
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- Mar 26
- 9 min
How to Build Resilience
We all need tools to navigate hard times and difficult emotions. This is especially true for children and teens. Building resilience...
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- Mar 18
- 4 min
If Anyone Asks, This Was an Accident: Why We Have to Talk Openly About Suicide
By Meg Kissinger Chances are, at some point in your life, you may know someone who is contemplating taking their own life. But do you...
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