Utah Man Jumps Into Icy River to Save Woman Attempting Suicide at the Same Spot Where he First Dated His Wife
A Utah man's heroic decision to jump into a freezing river has saved a woman after she attempted to end her life in Idaho's Snake River.
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Mental Health Focus Is Bringing Suicides Down Sharply Among Air Force, Marines and Army
A significant drop in the rates of suicide among active military that was observed over 2021 has continued into the first 6 months of 2022.
Taking Ketamine and Looking at Smiling Faces is a Therapy That Could Help End Depression, Shows Clinical Trial
Being given ketamine and then looking at smiling faces could help end depression, according to a new scientific study.
A Homemade Bumper Sticker Saved a Stranger's Life After She Asked the Universe For 'a Sign'
College student Brooke Lacey's bumper sticker has saved a suicidal persons life. Here's that story from New Zealand. It's inspiring.
Studies Link Marijuana Legalization to All Sorts of Positive Public Health Outcomes
Rates of suicide, binge drinking, traffic fatalities, and perhaps ironically, cannabis use in teenagers, were all lowered.
Man Used Insect Photography to Combat Suicidal Thoughts-and His Stunning Photos Are Now in National Geographic
It has been nine years since Matt Doogue tried to take his own life-but he has since found peace and therapy through insect photography.
New York Cop Grabs Suicidal Passenger in First Rescue of its Kind on Staten Island Ferry
An emotionally disturbed man had inexplicably climbed out of the window onto a railing on the outside of the ship, seemingly ready to jump.
Driver Sees 18-Year-old Jump off 50-ft Bridge and Instantly Dives into Racing River to Save Him
Pulling over, Serrano asked the young fellow if he needed a ride, but as soon as Serrano began to approach him, he jumped.
Cops Jump a Fence to Catch Suicidal Woman's Arms Just in Time on Indiana Overpass
The two men were honored with special commendations, and an occasionally-used moniker "Spiderman" for their comic-book rescue.
After Recovering From Suicide Attempt, Man Now Finds Joy in Erasing Hateful Graffiti
This Ohio businessman is finding peace and healing by powerwashing away hateful graffiti on his city streets—and he's doing it free of charge.
National Suicide Prevention Hotline is Getting Its Own 3-Digit Number in the US
Following a landslide approval from the House last year, the FCC has just established 988 as the best new option for a 3-digit suicide prevention hotline.
On Anthony Bourdain's Birthday, a Mental Health Program for Chefs Spreads to 22 More Restaurants
Spurred by the suicide of Anthony Bourdain, a California chef launched a mental health program for restaurant workers - and it's slowly picking up traction.
Watch Police Officer Help to Save Suicidal Man From Bridge After Offering to Give Him a Hug
A compassionate cop managed to stop a suicidal man from jumping off of a bridge in Arizona after he offered to give the man a hug.
Thousands of People Have Been Encouraged By Mom's Yard Signs - and Their Feedback Has Been Amazing
It has been two years since an Oregon woman started planting encouraging signs in people's yards - and the resulting testimonials have been amazing.
In Twist of Fate, Hotline Volunteer Learns She Has Been Working With Man Who Saved Her 7 Years Ago
Georgina Laurie only learned the identify of her anonymous savior after she overheard her co-worker use a seemingly innocuous phrase on the phone.
The United States is Officially Getting Its Own 3-Digit Suicide Hotline Within the Next 18 Months
Not only will the new hotline help to alleviate caller traffic for 911 dispatchers, it is also likely to reduce public stigma about suicide.
Dramatic Reduction in Teen Suicide Attempts After Same-sex Marriage Legalization
This study shows that same-sex marriage policies are linked to more than 134,000 fewer adolescent suicide attempts per year.
Korea is Using Artificial Intelligence to Prevent Suicide Attempts on Bridges
On Seoul's 27 bridges, new CCTV cameras will analyze body movements to try and detect suicides before they happen and alert rescue teams.
New '988' Suicide Prevention Hotline Will Include Texting Option to Make it Easier
The FCC adopted rules to expand access to the suicide prevention hotline by establishing the ability to text, in addition to calling 988.
Nonprofit Campaigns to Make Boston Happier
A suicide-prevention group is generating smiles to the faces of commuters and pedestrians in Boston with their Happier Boston Campaign, which involves social interventions such as singing in elevators and asking everyone in the baseball stadium to give high-fives to everyone nearby.
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