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November 14, 2023

Emergency room nurse, lost to suicide, called US health care system her ‘abuser’ in haunting letter

Tristin Kate Smith, a 28-year-old Ohio nurse, wrote a scathing letter to her “abuser" five months before her August 2023 suicide. The letter has gone viral among nurses across the country.

November 13, 2023

Military mental health is focus as AI training simulates real conversations to help prevent veteran suicide

HomeTeam is a digital training tool that supports veterans through mental health challenges. The creators share details about how the AI-powered tool aims to help save lives.

November 11, 2023

With their military son lost to suicide, parents share a path to healing — and helping others

Raymond and Mary Anne, who are Navy vets themselves, spoke with Fox News Digital about their healing journey since losing their son to suicide 20 years ago.

November 6, 2023

A quarter of US medical students consider quitting school and most may not treat patients: new survey

A quarter of all medical students in the United States are considering quitting school, according to a new report from Elsevier Health. Doctors and students weighed in with perspective.

October 31, 2023

Depression and anxiety may impact young adults twice as much as teens, Harvard survey finds

A new report from Harvard reveals the rising rates of depression and anxiety among young adults. Experts shared potential reasons and strategies that could help.

October 21, 2023

Seasonal affective disorder this fall and winter: Wise ways to ward off the blues, according to experts

Many Americans, in fall and winter, experience a change of mood due to less sunlight, colder days and less outdoor time overall. Here's how to manage symptoms of seasonal affective disorder.

October 20, 2023

Suicide and genetics: Study identifies 12 DNA variations that could increase the risk

Researchers from the University of Utah Health have identified 12 genetic variations that are linked to a higher risk of suicide, according to a study published in The American Journal of Psychiatry.

October 19, 2023

Suicide warning signs are missed by most Americans, new survey finds: It's 'alarming'

More than a third of younger adults say they have contemplated suicide in the past year, but less than a third strongly agree that they can recognize the warning signs.

October 18, 2023

Suicide prevention program at Nebraska children's hospital emphasizes encouraging, 'life-saving' notes

A program at Children's Nebraska, a hospital in Omaha, has had resounding success in keeping teenage suicide survivors from re-attempting to end their lives.

October 8, 2023

Running could ease depression as much as medication, study finds: ‘Extend the treatment arsenal’

A new study from Vrije University in Amsterdam showed that running and medications had around the same benefits for mental health — but running also boosted patients' physical health.