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Pharma companies blamed in BMJ study showing antidepressants can double teen suicide risk
The study showed that previous trials about the side-effects of the drugs were misrepresented.
Brendan Cole Jan 28, 2016
Oklahoma town of Anadarko hit by 'spirit of suicide' as four young people kill themselves within 8 weeks
All four killed themselves using guns, and the most recent death was an 11-year-old boy.
Fiona Keating Jan 25, 2016
Indigenous Guarani Kaiowá people of Brazil have 'appalling suicide rate' due to loss of ancestral land [Graphic images]
Rate of self-inflicted deaths within tribe is statistically highest among any society anywhere in world.
Fiona Keating Jan 09, 2016
Australia: Father posts suicide note on Facebook, drives car into sea killing self and two sons
Damien Little, who was in his 30s, drove his car into the sea from Brennan's Wharf in Boston Bay.
Jigmey Bhutia Jan 05, 2016
Mental health requires early intervention – Not only does it save lives but money too
My mother has schizophrenia, and only through police arrests or court help has she been able to access services.
Neil Coyle Dec 18, 2015
Kylie Minogue breaks down on Desert Island Discs remembering former partner Michael Hutchence
INXS frontman Michael Hutchence was found hanged in a Sydney hotel room in 1997.
Mark Piggott Dec 13, 2015
Spain: Mother throws daughters to death from 13th floor of building before jumping herself
Two children, aged one and 11, died in the incident alongside their mother, 42, in Girona.
William Watkinson Dec 10, 2015
Spain: 'Suicidal' woman survives 7 storey drop after landing on and killing 81-year-old man
Tragedy sees woman survive her fall but kill an 81-year-old man sitting on a bench with his wife.
Paul Wright Dec 03, 2015
Grant Shapps' resignation letter in full: 'The buck should stop with me'
Grant Shapps wrote he is 'shocked and saddened' by the death of Elliott Johnson.
Mark Banham Nov 28, 2015
Elliot Johnson suicide: Grant Shapps quits amid bullying suicide scandal
Former chairman of the Conservative Party resigns today after being linked to a suicide scandal.
William Watkinson Nov 28, 2015
3 to 5 coffees a day may reduce risk of death from cardiovascular, neurological disease and suicide
It may also reduce risk of death from type 2 diabetes
Sean Martin Nov 16, 2015
Angad Paul: Chief executive of Caparo Industries falls to death from his penthouse
The 45-year-old fell from his eight-storey property in Portland Place, Marylebone.
Kedar Grandhi Nov 09, 2015
Kingston Bridge: Hero cop Fab Ahmed catches woman mid-air as she leaps from ledge
Kingston Police officer risked life to save woman.
James Tennent Nov 04, 2015
Four in 10 UK men have considered suicide, study finds
Male suicide accounts for 76 per cent of total, according to study by YouGov and charity Calm.
Tom Porter Nov 02, 2015
China: Video shows moment bus driver stops woman committing suicide from Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge
Driver and passengers joined together to prevent the woman's death.
James Lillywhite Oct 26, 2015
San Francisco: Suicide nets to be installed at Golden Gate Bridge
Some critics say funds would be better spent for mental health care.
Adam Justice Oct 14, 2015
World Mental Health Day 2015: Mental illness facts and figures
IBTimes UK takes a look at statistics surrounding mental illness.
Sean Martin Oct 10, 2015
Police launch search for woman who went over Niagara Falls
It is thought the woman intended to 'harm herself' when she plunged over the Falls.
Priya Joshi Sep 20, 2015
Study 329: Antidepressant trial's upended results show need for sharing all data
BMJ paper re-examines 'landmark' study of antidepressant use in teens
Jon Jureidini Sep 17, 2015
UK: Headless corpse found on Blackpool beach identified
The body has been identified as that of Calum Terras, 27, who was reported missing in January.
Priya Joshi Sep 11, 2015
Massachusetts teen urged boyfriend to kill himself in text messages
"You're finally going to be happy in heaven. No more pain," she told him in one message.
Tom Porter Sep 01, 2015
Suicidal tendencies can be diagnosed through easy-to-spot symptoms say psychiatrists
Psychiatrists hope that by being alert for giveaway traits more suicides can be prevented.
Mark Piggott Aug 30, 2015
Isabel Richardson, 12, took her life after her mother died of breast cancer
Heartbroken Isabel was found by her father after she posted dark messages online.
Callum Paton Aug 27, 2015
Ashley Madison: Police captain takes own life after email address leaked from cheating website
It is unclear whether the man's suicide was directly linked to the Ashley Madison leak.
David Gilbert Aug 24, 2015
US: Drug suspect shoots himself dead in police patrol car
The unamed man shot himself in the head after a stand-off with police.
Priya Joshi Jul 29, 2015
Josh Greenberg co-founder of music streaming website Grooveshark found dead at 28
The Grooveshark co-founder Josh Greenberg was found dead in his bed on Sunday 19 July by his girlfriend.
Fiona Keating Jul 20, 2015
Hacking Team leak linked to South Korean spy suicide
A spy working for the South Korean intelligence agency has left a suicide note referencing the Hacking Team controversy
David Gilbert Jul 20, 2015
74-year-old man who died when hit by train saving friend's life hailed a hero
Family of David Ashworth 'devastasted' but 'very proud' that he died saving friend's life
Mark Piggott Jun 17, 2015
American female military veterans committing suicide at six times civilian rate
Researchers wonder if sexual assault is playing a role.
Mary Papenfuss Jun 09, 2015
Northern Ireland: Schoolboy Ronan Hughes committed suicide after 'online trick'
A schooboy from County Tyrone is believed to have taken his own life after being tricked into posting images on a social networking site.
Fiona Keating Jun 08, 2015
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