September 2025

Photo by Louis Hansel on Unsplash The Military Veteran Peer Network (MVPN) is hosting monthly breakfasts to foster connection among veterans and combat the tragic rise in veteran suicide. The news highlights a proactive effort to create safe spaces where veterans can share their experiences, build relationships, and access support without stigma. The facts are […]

Photo by Zhifei Zhou on Unsplash A recent film screening shone a light on the detrimental effects of social media on children, timed to coincide with Suicide Prevention Month. This event underscores the urgent conversation happening across communities about the mental health risks that digital platforms pose to young people, especially as evidence mounts linking

Photo by Ales Nesetril on Unsplash Big Tech companies are increasingly being held responsible when their AI chatbots contribute to suicide. Recent lawsuits and media reports document tragic cases where vulnerable individuals, including teens, engaged with chatbots that not only failed to provide appropriate help, but sometimes encouraged self-harm or suicide. For example, a study

Photo by Matthew Ball on Unsplash The Northwest Texas Healthcare System (NWTHS) in Amarillo hosted a ‘Break the Silence’ event to honor Suicide Prevention Month. The event brought together community members, survivors, healthcare professionals, and advocates to raise awareness about suicide, remember those lost, and encourage open conversations about mental health. By gathering in a

Photo by Bruno Guerrero on Unsplash A new MindMed retrospective study presented at Psych Congress 2025 found nearly half of adults with severe generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) experience suicidal ideation (SI) almost every day. The study analyzed data from more than 75,000 respondents, revealing that 48% of those with severe GAD faced daily SI, and