Suicide Archives

06.12.2026 black and white portrait of a young man

Anti-Transgender Laws and Youth Suicide

States with anti-transgender laws saw a 38-44% increase in youth suicide attempts in the year following the enactment of the law. (From 2025)

Fellow Dani Weissert

06.08.2026 Vintage filter on the silhouette of a sad, young girl sitting near the window. Foster care concept

Improving Care After Foster Care

Youths who have experience in the foster care system have higher mortality rates than their peers who have no experience with foster care.

Fellow Priyanka Athalye

05.18.2026 A colorful background of many opened and drunk cans of different energy drinks

Energy Drinks: An Unrestricted Market for Teens

Adolescents who consumed energy drinks daily were more likely to report alcohol consumption, vaping, and violent behaviors.

Fellow Farah Nimeri

01.21.2026 Back, football and light with man in corridor for sports competition, stadium match and game. Fitness, pro league player and athlete with person in tunnel for training, tournament and contest

Back, football and light with man in corridor for sports competition, stadium match and game. Fitness, pro league player and athlete with person in tunnel for training, tournament and contest

The Loneliest Arena: How High-Performance Sport Can Deepen Isolation

As sport participation advances, the mental stakes increase, with more than half of U.S. college athletes reporting being "very lonely."

Fellow Bernadette Carter-Salmond

11.06.2025 young man sitting on the stairs with his head in his hands

Where Housing Meets Healing

Suicide risk rises when housing is lost, especially alongside mental illness, substance use, or recent self-harm.

Fellow Aidan Stotz

10.18.2024 Illustration inside the barrel of a gun

A Law for Life: Gun Regulations and Young Adult Suicide

Predictive models show that states with both minimum age and permit-to-purchase laws would see a 33% decrease in firearm suicide deaths among young adults.

Fellow Jude Sleiman

04.30.2024 Young Adult Man in Front of Computer Monitor

Reboot, Relapse, Repeat: The Harm of Anti-Pornography Forums

Online forums like NoFap can have negative impacts on participants' mental and physical health.

Fellow Heather Sherr

01.19.2024 field of American flags, representing veterans

Suicide Rates Among Native Veterans

Suicide rates among Native veterans are disproportionately high compared to White veterans, with younger individuals in this population at a particularly high risk of suicidal ideation.

Fellow Kara Schmidt

10.17.2023 depressed veteran sitting on floor dialing phone

Answering the Call: Veterans Crisis Line

The Veterans Crisis Line offers critical support for veterans, reducing their risk of suicide and connecting them with essential services.

Fellow Adna Jaganjac

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