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Springtime, a season often associated with hope and renewal, is paradoxically linked to a troubling rise in youth suicide. I noticed an editorial in The Tennessean that highlights how, even as nature bursts into new life, many young people face invisible struggles that parents and communities may overlook. The article urges us not to assume […]

I noticed in this item today that Purdue police and the county coroner are investigating a possible suicide in one of the university’s parking garages. The Journal & Courier reports that the body of a young man was found, and authorities are working to notify the family and determine the circumstances. As someone who has

ESPN’s new documentary “Save: The Katie Meyer Story” offers an intimate look at the life and tragic death of former Stanford soccer captain Katie Meyer. The documentary explores not only Katie’s accomplishments—her pivotal role in Stanford’s 2019 national championship and her dreams of Stanford Law—but also the crushing weight she faced after learning she might

I noticed in this item today that Estonia’s Supreme Court has declared individuals have a right to end their own lives. The court acquitted a man who provided a suicide device and emphasized that every competent person can choose to end their life voluntarily. The ruling flagged the lack of clear legal frameworks and the

More police officers in the United States are dying by suicide than in the line of duty. Recent reports highlight that, on average, about 184 law enforcement officers die by suicide each year, a number that has exceeded line-of-duty deaths for several years.  First responders carry a load that not many of us can understand,