#Suicide
US teen suicide rates rose by 29% after release of Netflix's 13 Reasons Why, study finds
Researchers said: ‘The results of this study should raise awareness that young people are particularly vulnerable to the media.’
Love Island contestants to be offered therapy after deaths of two former stars
Mike Thalassitis was found dead in London last weekend.
Olympic silver medallist Catlin battled depression before suicide, say family
“She was not the Kelly that we knew,” her father said, after she struggled to recover from an accident.
'Pioneer, innovator and legend': Prodigy frontman Keith Flint dies aged 49
Tributes have been pouring in for the singer, who reportedly died by suicide.
'Suicide is not fashion': Burberry apologises for creating hoodie with noose-shaped strings
The hoodie debuted during London Fashion Week.
'We will not allow any graphic images of self-harm, such as cutting on Instagram'
The CEO of the company says it needs to do more.
'The point of the play is to show people that talking is the key. Silence will kill you'
Two new plays from a Northern Irish theatre company are touring the island of Ireland – and want to shed light on men and mental health.
PODCAST: 'I lost two sons to suicide - I want people to know it's okay to have problems'
Karen Docherty is calling for stronger support systems to be put in place for families affected by suicide.
'He's gone and he needn't have been gone': Mick Wallace gives impassioned speech about suicide
Wexford, where the TD is from, has the highest suicide rate in the country.
Suicide: Concerns that Netflix show 13 Reasons Why could lead to 'copycat cases'
The popular Netflix drama has proven controversial, with research around the world ongoing.
'You sent me home bleeding, traumatised ... but I'm a survivor': Leona O’Callaghan's powerful victim impact statement
Leona O’Callaghan was groomed and raped by Patrick O’Dea when she was a child.
Juventus apologise for China 'suicide' condolence message
The case has drawn about 40 million views and generated thousands of comments in recent days.
Austin Powers actor Verne Troyer's death is ruled a suicide
Troyer died last April of suicide by alcohol intoxication, the Los Angeles County coroner’s office has reported.
Men account for eight in 10 suicides in Ireland
The overall rate of suicide deaths has decreased in recent years.
Bertie Ahern opens up about his grandfather's suicide for the first time
Maurice Ahern died “due to shock and haemorrhage due to gunshot wounds to the chest, self-inflicted”.
'We say 'we need to talk about mental health in Ireland' - while looking the other way when people scream for help'
Marise Gaughan writes about her father’s suicide, and how she copes with mental health issues. On World Suicide Prevention Day, she asks what we can do about suicide in Ireland.
15,000 people to take part in largest ever study of youth mental health
The research will help influence youth mental health policy and practice in Ireland.
1 in 3 victims of Troubles violence have attempted to take their own lives
A support group is calling for better support, funding and care for victims.
After losing his mother to suicide at 11, hurler running marathon in Antarctic for suicide prevention
“Counselling was the most important intervention in my life and that’s not to be dramatic, that’s just being honest.”
Suicide prevention training for secondary school teachers to be expanded
Education Minister Richard Bruton announced that the SafeTALK programme will be rolled out to six further education centres.
Opinion: 'A 'new profile' of women are taking their own lives in the same numbers as men'
For women who can barely afford to feed and clothe their children, private counselling services are not even an option, writes Tara Deacy.
'You never know what battle someone is going through': Tributes paid to Verne Troyer
The actor has died at the age of 49.
Woman jailed for three years for staging housemate’s suicide
The judge said he took into account the fact that the accused was “one of life’s victims”.
Woman found guilty of impeding murder investigation by staging housemate's suicide
The killer was never charged because he sustained a traumatic brain injury months after the murder.
Call for special taskforce to Tallaght area after concerns about suicide deaths
Sinn Féin’s Sean Crowe says access to mental health care is ‘missing or thin on the ground’ in his constituency.
There was an increase in US suicides following the death of Robin Williams
The much-loved actor died by suicide in 2014.
South Korea to criminalise suicide pacts
The criminalisation of suicide pacts was among a series of measures approved by the cabinet today.
No charges to be brought in relation to boy (17) who killed himself after alleged cyberbullying
The mother of the teenager says laws need to change to protect children from online predators.
Suicide survivor Kevin Hines: 'Don't silence the pain. You can get past it, one day at a time'
Kevin Hines was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 1998. Now, he travels the world sharing his inspirational story.
Michael Healy Rae on suicide in his constituency: 'It didn't register. I didn't get it.'
Michael Healy Rae shared an emotional story about the tragic death of a man in his constituency with comedian Tommy Tiernan.
Japan reacts with anger after Youtube star posts video of victim in 'suicide forest'
The video has been deleted and Logan Paul has apologised but this has not quelled anger about the post.
YouTube star apologises for posting video of dead body in Japanese 'suicide forest'
Broadcaster Piers Morgan reacted to the apology by calling Paul a “sick, twisted, heartless little p***k”.
From zero funding to a thriving New York branch: Joan Freeman's Pieta House journey
In 2006, Freeman put her house up as collateral to fund Pieta House. Now, she’s just launched a New York branch.
'She was out of our reach' - Parents of 11-year-old who took her own life give powerful interview
Last month, a coroner returned a verdict of suicide at the inquest into the death of Milly Tuomey.
'You may not smell too good, and if they smell drink off ye at all, they’ll label you straight away'
Marginalised groups often have difficulty in accessing services when they are struggling with mental health issues, writes Andrea Koenigstorfer.
Tragic suicide of young girl shines light on issue of self-harm in children
Self-harm is being seen to begin at a younger age, said an Irish psychotherapist.
English woman found guilty of encouraging man she met online to kill himself
She will be sentenced in January 2018.
Mother of 11-year-old who took her own life set up suicide support group
Milly Tuomey posted on Instagram to hundreds of friends of her intention to die on a certain date.
Verdict of suicide returned at inquest into death of 11-year-old Dublin girl
A coroner returned the verdict at the inquest into the death of Milly Tuomey from Templeogue
Japan to tighten regulations after 'Twitter killer' lured victims to their death
Takahiro Shiraishi reportedly beheaded nine young people who tweeted suicidal thoughts.
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