suicide prevention

I Left My House Intending To Jump To My Death. These Are The Words I Needed To Hear Back Then.

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I Left My House Intending To Jump To My Death. These Are The Words I Needed To Hear Back Then.

On a beautiful sunny morning in February 2021, I left my house with the intention of hiking to my favorite spot along an oceanfront trail — and jumping to my death. I remember wondering, how long will it take to hit the ground? Three seconds? Four? Beyond that, I hadn’t given a great deal of … Read more

Parents urged to start talking about suicide and mental health with young people

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Parents urged to start talking about suicide and mental health with young people

Only a fifth of parents and carers of 16-23 year-olds have discussed the topic of suicide with them in the past year, despite it being the leading cause of death among young people. This compared with 37 percent who had discussed sex and relationships, a YouGov survey of more than 4,200 adults found. Some 19 … Read more