Tag #Suicide Prevention

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Urgent Call for Suicide Prevention in Germany

German psychiatrist Professor Lewitzka highlights the urgent need for suicide prevention, emphasizing the ten-minute window between suicidal ideation and action, the importance of 'method restriction,' and the disproportionate number of male victims linked to societal pressures.

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Soaring Prison Suicides in Italy Highlight Systemic Crisis

The number of suicides in Italian prisons in the first two weeks of 2025 doubled compared to 2024, reaching six confirmed cases and eight including suspected deaths, due to severe overcrowding and inadequate resources.

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NHS Inquiry: Missed Chances Led to Patient Suicide

A fatal accident inquiry ruled that missed opportunities by NHS staff at the Royal Edinburgh psychiatric hospital led to the suicide of Dr. Sara MacRae in March 2020; her son's warning was not acted upon, and the inquiry highlighted serious failings in her care.

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Character.AI Implements New Safety Features After Lawsuits Alleging Harm to Minors

Facing two lawsuits alleging its chatbots inappropriately interacted with underage users, Character.AI announced new safety features including separate LLMs for teens and adults, improved detection systems, and parental controls launching in 2025.

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Teen's Suicide Highlights Healthcare System Failures

The death of a 17-year-old girl who expressed suicidal intentions to healthcare professionals highlights systemic failures in communication and care.

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Israeli Survivor's Suicide Exposes Mental Health Crisis

The suicide of Shirel Golan, a survivor of the Hamas attack on a music festival in Israel, highlights the inadequate mental health support provided to trauma survivors and prompts a call for greater government intervention.

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Meta's Content Moderation Shift Raises Child Safety Concerns

Meta's shift in content moderation policies, driven by alignment with the Trump administration, worries campaigners who fear it could reverse progress in protecting children online after the Molly Russell tragedy; the Molly Rose Foundation urges Ofcom to intervene.

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Global Study Links Higher Suicide Risk to Mondays and New Year's Day

A global study of over 1.7 million suicides (1971-2019) found higher suicide risks on Mondays and New Year's Day in most countries, particularly for men, possibly due to the 'broken-promise effect'; regional variations existed, highlighting the need for localized suicide prevention strategies.

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"Breaking the Stigma" Special Showcases Mental Health Resources

CBS News New York's "Breaking the Stigma" special highlights mental health resources and personal stories to combat stigma during the holiday season, featuring interviews with Drew Carey and others, and promoting helplines like the 988 Suicide Crisis Lifeline.

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Birmingham to Open New Suicide Prevention Center for Men

James' Place, a charity providing free therapy to suicidal men, will open a new £2.5 million center in Birmingham next year, addressing the city's high suicide rate and socio-economic disparities affecting mental health.

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Israeli Survivor's Suicide Exposes Mental Health Crisis

The tragic suicide of a Hamas attack survivor highlights a broader crisis of mental health support for trauma victims in Israel, with many survivors struggling to receive adequate care and support.

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