Military leaders say active-duty suicides up 20% during COVID-19 pandemic The Pentagon has yet to release official numbers, but military leaders are actively discussing measures to counter-act the trend.
Damon Friedman: I nearly killed myself, but then saw God had a purpose for me. Get help if you are struggling Suicide is not just a military problem; it is an American problem. It’s one of the leading causes of death in the U.S., and the suicide rate is increasing.
Michigan city decriminalizes magic mushrooms, other psychedelic plants The Ann Arbor, Mich., City Council unanimously voted this week to essentially decriminalize a wide range of psychedelic drugs, including psilocybin mushrooms, mescaline, and ayahuasca.
Former Iraq POW Jessica Lynch on what helps her thrive after captivity: 'Every day is a constant reminder' For Jessica Lynch, waking up and strapping on a leg brace first thing in the morning is always a bitter and blessed reminder of everything she endured after she was captured by Saddam Hussein’s Iraqi forces in 2003 and held as a Prisoner of War (POW) for nine days.
Police release footage after officers shoot 13-year-old autistic boy A 13-year-old boy shot by Utah police officers earlier this month during a response to a mental health call was triggered by the sight of police, his mother told officers, according to police body camera footage released Monday.
Nebraska bar owner charged with shooting and killing protester takes his own life A Nebraska bar owner charged with fatally shooting 22-year-old James Scurlock earlier this year, has committed suicide, his attorney said Sunday.
Lady Gaga says she had suicidal thoughts 'every day' after finding success Fame isn't all it's cracked up to be, as far as Lady Gaga is concerned.
Coronavirus isolation killing thousands of Alzheimer’s patients Social and mental stimulation both play a critical role in slowing dementia, and doctors have reported increased backsliding in patients who had been stable for years.
Less sleep makes stressful days feel worse: Study Getting less sleep could be linked to having a stronger emotional reaction to stressful events, according to new research.
Detroit 30-hour police standoff ends after suspect dies by suicide, one hostage released, second escapes A more than 30-hour-long standoff with police outside a Detroit home ended Wednesday morning when the suspect died inside by a self-inflicted gunshot wound, just hours after one hostage was released and a second escaped, according to law enforcement.
