April 23, 2012: Wartime Killing May Raise Veterans' Thoughts of Suicide
Impact of deadly combat on mental health receives too little attention, study indicates

April 04, 2012: Cancer Diagnosis May Raise Odds for Suicide, Heart Attack Death
Risk appears greater for hard-to-treat disease, Swedish researchers say

March 08, 2012: U.S. Army Suicides Rising Sharply, Study Finds
Service in Iraq and Afghanistan appears to be the cause of increasing mental-health problems

March 02, 2012: Bullying May Raise Risk of Suicidal Thoughts: Study
Both victims, bullies more likely to consider taking own life by age 11

February 14, 2012: Bullying a Strong Risk Factor for Suicide in Gay Youth: Study
Support from family, friends can help counter negative attacks, researchers add

February 10, 2012: Most Teens Who Self-Harm Are Not Evaluated for Mental Health in ER
Researchers say suicide risk is highest soon after such an incident

February 06, 2012: Antidepressants May Not Raise Suicide Risk in Youth: Study
Despite 'black box warning' for drugs such as Prozac, no increase -- or decrease -- was found

January 25, 2012: U.S. Soldiers Face Host of Mental Health Issues
Studies found they were prone to depression, substance abuse and suicide

January 19, 2012: 1 in 5 U.S. Adults Suffers Mental Ills: Report
But, lack of insurance blocks many from treatment, experts say

December 30, 2011: Meth Users Much More Likely to Try Suicide
Study found 80 percent higher risk compared to users of other IV drugs

December 14, 2011: Facebook Launches Service to Help Prevent Suicide
Friends who spot distraught postings can trigger alert that encourages user to call counselor

December 02, 2011: Depression, Partner Conflict Raise Suicide Risk for Pregnant Women, New Moms
More than half also had a mental health diagnosis, study found

November 30, 2011: Many Suicidal Teens Make First Try Before High School
Nearly 40 percent in study reported attempts in elementary or middle school

November 17, 2011: One in 12 Teens Engages in Self-Harm: Report
Practice often disappears by adulthood, but can be a predictor of suicide

November 08, 2011: Suicide Checklist Spots People at Highest Risk
Every doctor's office visit should include the assessment, researcher says

October 20, 2011: Suicide Rates Vary by Region: CDC
Younger Americans, women more likely to think about taking their lives

October 10, 2011: Children's Chest Pain Rarely Cause for Alarm: Study
Common complaint can trigger anxiety for parents, excessive cardiac screenings for kids

September 27, 2011: Sleepy Teens Prone to Bad Behaviors, Study Finds
About 70% of U.S. high school students sleep less than 8 hours on school nights, research shows

September 16, 2011: Few Suicidal Teens Get the Help They Need
More than 70% don't obtain mental health services, study shows

September 07, 2011: Firearm Suicide Methods Vary by Gender: Study
Women less likely to shoot themselves in face or head, researchers find

September 07, 2011: Teens, College-Age Youth at High Risk of Suicide, Expert Says
Friends, family should get involved, instill hope, find help for those who appear to be struggling

September 01, 2011: Half of Americans Will Suffer From Mental Health Woes, CDC Says
Much more needs to be done to help spot those at risk and assist them, experts say

August 04, 2011: Many Military Vets in College Plagued By Thoughts of Suicide
They're six times more likely than other students to attempt it, study shows

August 02, 2011: Violence Against Women Can Take Lifelong Toll: Study
Research shows how rates of mental and physical illness rise, quality of life falls

July 26, 2011: Depression Higher in Wealthier Nations
Study finds rates above 30% in U.S., France, the Netherlands

July 14, 2011: Suicide Among Veterans All Too Common, Study Finds
Those who attempt suicide have overall higher risk of death from all causes, researchers say

July 08, 2011: Europe's Suicides Up, Road Deaths Down After Economy Tanked
Researchers say death trends reflect effects of financial crisis

June 20, 2011: Rise in Drug-Related Suicide Attempts by Young Men Alarms Experts
Misuse of prescription drugs part of problem, U.S. report finds

June 16, 2011: Smoking-Cessation Drug Chantix Linked to Heart Problems
FDA sees small but increased risk in patients taking the medicine

June 14, 2011: Life Often Shorter for the Homeless: Study
Substance abuse, psychiatric disorders raise risk of early death

June 06, 2011: More Risky Behaviors Among Gay, Bisexual High School Students: CDC
U.S. data shows higher rates of substance abuse, suicide attempts compared to straight peers

June 01, 2011: ERs Frequented by Kids With Behavioral Problems: Report
Repeated visits often for non-emergency psychiatric problems, researchers find

April 25, 2011: 'Happiest' States Show Highest Suicide Rates: Study
Finding may be explained by people's tendency to compare themselves to others

April 21, 2011: Student Bullying Linked to Family Violence: CDC
Report finds bullies, victims and bully-victims face dangers outside of school

April 18, 2011: Support May Help Curb Suicide Among Gay Youths
Study finds marked benefit from student groups and anti-bullying policies in schools

April 14, 2011: Suicide Rates Rise and Fall With the Economy: CDC
Working-age people are at highest risk during recession, researchers say

March 16, 2011: U.S. Death Rate at All-Time Low: CDC
Americans living longer than ever, but gap widens between blacks, whites

March 07, 2011: Eating Disorders More Prevalent Than Thought Among American Teens
Related social impairment, suicidal thoughts make this a major public health concern, researchers say

March 02, 2011: Diabetes Ups Death Risk Overall, Study Shows
Cancer, infectious diseases, even suicide, more common among diabetics

February 09, 2011: Males' Drug-Related Suicide Attempts Vary by Month
Boys aged 12 to 17, men over 50 most at risk in December, U.S. researchers find

February 07, 2011: Brushes With the Law Raise Suicide Risk, Study Shows
Chances increased even if person never spent time in prison

January 20, 2011: Parents' Divorce May Contribute to Suicidal Thoughts Years Later
For men, other childhood stressors increase risk even more, study finds

January 19, 2011: High Altitude Linked to Higher Suicide Risk -- Again
Expert says it appears 'pernicious' for those who are depressed, but no one yet knows why

January 18, 2011: Many Surgeons Have Contemplated Suicide, Study Finds
Being older, divorced or having committed medical mistake recently all raised risk

January 13, 2011: Health Disparities Persist in U.S., Report Shows
Income, gender and race still influence health status, CDC data finds

January 13, 2011: Simple Screen May Help Spot Depression in College Students
A 7-question survey in the health center waiting room could save lives, researcher says

December 15, 2010: Severe Pain Can Trigger Suicide in Hospital ERs
Caregivers urged to watch for signs in people without psychiatric illness

December 09, 2010: U.S. Life Expectancy Drops Slightly
Deaths from stroke, infant mortality decline, federal report finds

December 08, 2010: Researchers Assess Gay Youths' Mental Health
One-third have attempted suicide, but most have no signs of mental disorder

December 07, 2010: Parents' Acceptance May Help Protect Gay Teens
Less likely to turn to substance abuse, suicide as they age if they get support in their youth, study finds