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SF LGBT
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Bay Area LGBTQ+ organizations fear rippling impact if Trump administration defunds 988 hotline

Concerns grow over potential cuts to the 988 suicide prevention hotline for LGBTQ+ youth, impacting vital support services.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Trump Administration to defund suicide hotline for LGBTQ+ youth starting in October

The Trump Administration plans to cut funding for the LGBTQ+ youth suicide hotline services, raising serious concerns about the impact on mental health support.
SF LGBT
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

An Invisible Attack on LGBTQ People in the United States

Hostility toward the LGBTQ community increases mental health burdens and suicide rates.
450+ anti-LGBTQ bills threaten the rights and existence of LGBTQ individuals in the US.
SF LGBT
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Bay Area LGBTQ+ organizations fear rippling impact if Trump administration defunds 988 hotline

Concerns grow over potential cuts to the 988 suicide prevention hotline for LGBTQ+ youth, impacting vital support services.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Trump Administration to defund suicide hotline for LGBTQ+ youth starting in October

The Trump Administration plans to cut funding for the LGBTQ+ youth suicide hotline services, raising serious concerns about the impact on mental health support.
SF LGBT
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

An Invisible Attack on LGBTQ People in the United States

Hostility toward the LGBTQ community increases mental health burdens and suicide rates.
450+ anti-LGBTQ bills threaten the rights and existence of LGBTQ individuals in the US.
SF LGBT
fromTruthout
1 month ago

LGBTQ Suicide Hotline at Risk Under Trump's HHS Budget Proposal

The 988 LGBTQ crisis line's funding is under threat, which could endanger LGBTQ+ youth's access to essential mental health services.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

Democratic senators denounce plan to cut LGBTQ+ suicide and crisis hotline

Senators express deep concern over proposed defunding of LGBTQ+ youth suicide hotline in the FY26 budget.
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#mental-health
Women
fromTODAY.com
3 months ago

Husband defends his wife after she kills four children and herself: She 'is not a monster'

Mental health issues can lead to tragic outcomes even when support is available.
Mental health
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 months ago

Transgender Youth Have Better Emotional Health After Taking Hormones, New Study Finds

Transgender and nonbinary youth face increased suicide risk due to restrictive laws.
Hormone therapy notably enhances emotional health in trans youth.
Mental health
fromHackernoon
2 months ago

Mental Health Crisis Calls: The Government's Controversial Idea to Track Them | HackerNoon

The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline has increased accessibility to mental health support.
The service has been effective but faces privacy concerns regarding visitor tracking.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Suicide Prevention Begins With Asking the Question

Directly asking about suicide is essential and can provide relief for those struggling with suicidal thoughts.
The belief that suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem is not universally applicable.
Mental health
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 months ago

'Failures' at Princess Royal Hospital contributed to suicide in kids' playground

Inadequate mental health care contributed to Paul Dunne's tragic suicide, highlighting urgent need for systemic improvements to prevent future deaths.
Mental health
fromHarvard Gazette
3 months ago

Older adults at highest risk for suicide, yet have fewest resources - Harvard Gazette

Older adults, particularly those 75 and older, are underserved by suicide prevention efforts despite high rates of suicidal ideation.
Women
fromTODAY.com
3 months ago

Husband defends his wife after she kills four children and herself: She 'is not a monster'

Mental health issues can lead to tragic outcomes even when support is available.
Mental health
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 months ago

Transgender Youth Have Better Emotional Health After Taking Hormones, New Study Finds

Transgender and nonbinary youth face increased suicide risk due to restrictive laws.
Hormone therapy notably enhances emotional health in trans youth.
Mental health
fromHackernoon
2 months ago

Mental Health Crisis Calls: The Government's Controversial Idea to Track Them | HackerNoon

The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline has increased accessibility to mental health support.
The service has been effective but faces privacy concerns regarding visitor tracking.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Suicide Prevention Begins With Asking the Question

Directly asking about suicide is essential and can provide relief for those struggling with suicidal thoughts.
The belief that suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem is not universally applicable.
Mental health
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 months ago

'Failures' at Princess Royal Hospital contributed to suicide in kids' playground

Inadequate mental health care contributed to Paul Dunne's tragic suicide, highlighting urgent need for systemic improvements to prevent future deaths.
Mental health
fromHarvard Gazette
3 months ago

Older adults at highest risk for suicide, yet have fewest resources - Harvard Gazette

Older adults, particularly those 75 and older, are underserved by suicide prevention efforts despite high rates of suicidal ideation.
more#mental-health
#lgbtq-issues
Mental health
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

As Mental Health Awareness Month ends, the three lives I tried to run from and the one I'm running toward

Mental Health Awareness Month encourages recognition of invisible struggles and the importance of supporting those who face them.
Mental health
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

As Mental Health Awareness Month ends, the three lives I tried to run from and the one I'm running toward

Mental Health Awareness Month encourages recognition of invisible struggles and the importance of supporting those who face them.
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SF parents
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Judge advances lawsuit that could put Santa Clara County jails on trial over suicide prevention

Federal judge rules lawsuit against Santa Clara County jails to proceed, examining suicide-prevention policies after inmate's death.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

Judge rejects arguments that AI chatbots have free speech rights in lawsuit over teen's death

SF parents
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Judge advances lawsuit that could put Santa Clara County jails on trial over suicide prevention

Federal judge rules lawsuit against Santa Clara County jails to proceed, examining suicide-prevention policies after inmate's death.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

Judge rejects arguments that AI chatbots have free speech rights in lawsuit over teen's death

more#lawsuit
Artificial intelligence
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Federal judge allows lawsuit that blames Bay Area company's AI chatbot for teen's death

Megan Garcia's lawsuit against Character AI signifies a pivotal moment for legal accountability in AI technologies after the tragic suicide of her son.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Student suicide review says unis must act to stop more deaths

UK universities must enhance efforts to prevent student suicides following official review recommendations.
#public-safety
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

Family of victim killed after man fell from Toronto's Leaside Bridge sues city over lack of suicide barriers | CBC News

A tragic accident due to the lack of suicide barriers on the Leaside Bridge led to a family's lawsuit against the city for negligence.
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

Family of victim killed after man fell from Toronto's Leaside Bridge sues city over lack of suicide barriers | CBC News

A tragic accident due to the lack of suicide barriers on the Leaside Bridge led to a family's lawsuit against the city for negligence.
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fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

04/22/25

Suicide prevention is about risk, not identity. Ending the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline's LGBTQ+ youth specialized services will not just strip away access from millions of LGBTQ+ kids and teens - it will put their lives at risk.
SF LGBT
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Film
fromWashington Post
3 months ago

Review | In 'My Dead Friend Zoe,' the demons are trauma and guilt

The film is a poignant exploration of PTSD and female veteran experiences, rather than a comedic take on zombies.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Artist portrays 'awe-inspiring' TfL worker

Rizwan Javed, a worker on Transport for London's Elizabeth line, has saved 29 people from suicide since 2015, demonstrating remarkable commitment to mental health awareness.
London
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