Concern over pressures on mental health care as suicides under crisis services rise
More than 200 suicide deaths per year now occur in people under…
Recession linked to increase in suicide and mental ill health, study claims
The 2008 recession in Europe was associated with adverse health outcomes, particularly…
Railway suicides fall by 12% in past year
The number of suicides and suspected suicides on UK railways dropped by…
New smartphone app technology could help to prevent suicide, scientists reveal
New smartphone app technology may help to identify patients at high risk…
Railway suicides continue to rise despite efforts to combat it, researchers find
Railway suicide rates in England and Wales have risen since the year…
UK suicide rate may be higher than reported, research claims
Suicide figures may not be as accurate as they are reported, with…
Psychological effects of antidepressants more widespread than thought
Thoughts of suicide, sexual difficulties and emotional numbness as a result of…
Call for better suicide prevention activity in general hospitals
More attention needs to be paid to suicide prevention in general hospitals,…
Report highlights value of sharing information between families and organisations to help prevent suicides
A government report has highlighted the value of sharing information between organisations…
“Alarming” increase in calls related to self-harm and suicide, reports ChildLine
Calls to ChildLine about self-harm and suicide have increased by more than…