SuicidePrevention
OpenAI denies liability in teen suicide lawsuit, cites ‘misuse’ of ChatGPT
OpenAI denies liability in teen suicide lawsuit, cites ‘misuse’ of ChatGPT OpenAI has denied liability in a lawsuit filed by the family of a 16-year-old boy who took his own life after using ChatGPT for months. The company claims that the boy’s death was caused by his “misuse, unauthorized use, unintended use, unforeseeable use, and/or […]
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College students are now slightly less likely to experience severe depression, research shows – but the mental health crisis is far from over
College students are now slightly less likely to experience severe depression, research shows – but the mental health crisis is far from over College students are reporting lower rates of depressive symptoms, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts for the third year in a row, according to the University of Michigan’s healthy minds survey. The survey found […]
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Suicide rates among veterans have declined sharply since 2020
Suicide rates among veterans have declined sharply since 2020 Suicide rates among US military veterans have declined sharply since 2020, according to new research. The decline is particularly notable for post-9/11 veterans with traumatic brain injuries (TBI), who saw a significant drop in suicide rates from 100 deaths per 100,000 to 61 per 100,000. The […]
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Colorado has one of the nation’s highest suicide rates − an ER doctor explains how to bring it down
Colorado has one of the nation’s highest suicide rates − an ER doctor explains how to bring it down Colorado has one of the nation’s highest suicide rates, with nearly 72% of gun deaths being by suicide, highlighting the need for prevention efforts. Conversations about firearms and suicides can be lifesaving, and research shows that […]
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The complex reality of college student mental health: Data reveals both challenges and positive trends
The complex reality of college student mental health: Data reveals both challenges and positive trends Despite frequent use of the term “crisis,” college student mental health data reveals both challenges and positive trends. The percentage of students contemplating suicide has decreased slightly over the past two years, according to the Healthy Minds Study. The demand […]
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Children in military families face unique psychological challenges, and the barriers to getting help add to the strain
Children in military families face unique psychological challenges, and the barriers to getting help add to the strain Children in military families face unique psychological challenges due to frequent relocations, deployments, and the constant threat of war, which can lead to depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts. Military children are more likely to experience mental health […]
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