'Mind-Altering' Antibiotic Levofloxacin Blamed for Death of COVID-19 Forensic Expert Patient Who Jumped Off the Window

Medicine & Technology Jun 09, 2020

Natalya Shcherbakova, a 45-year-old woman died after jumping off the window of her hospital room on the 5th floor. Being admitted for COVID-19, her family blames the antibiotic levofloxacin, which was used in her treatment. They claim it 'made her suicidal' and altered her mental well-being. Click the link above to read more.

Is the Coronavirus Lockdown to Blame for 15-year Old Boy’s Suicide?

Apr 08, 2020

Due to the coronavirus lockdown, many of us are now stuck at home. Is it taking a toll on your mental health? The lockdown has recently been linked to a few cases of suicide. Click to find out how a 15-year old boy was found dead at his home in South Wales 5 days after UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson enforced the lockdown.

Did '13 Reasons Why' Lead To A Spike In Adolescent Suicides? Researchers Are Divided

Jan 28, 2020

A new study links "13 Reasons Why" to a major spike in the youth suicide rate. Experts say that link is complicated, though.

Injuries and Deaths Could Rise with Climate Change in the U.S., According to a Study

Jan 27, 2020

The long term impact of climate change could be absolutely devastating to the planet and everyone and everything living on it.

Study Shows that US Life Expectancy is on the Decline

Dec 20, 2019

Life expectancy in America is declining and a new study showed why

New Studies Describe How We Can Battle Climate Change and Its Effects

Dec 19, 2019

Two new initiatives are calling for sustainable ways to battle climate change

A New Study Supports Benefits of Non-Drug Therapies for Chronic Pain

Dec 16, 2019

Current treatments for chronic pain has significant risks. A team of researchers are now pushing for non-drug therapies that is safe and has long-term benefits.

Suicide Rate Among Teens and Young Adults Dramatically Increase Over Past Decade

Oct 18, 2019

Suicide rates among the youth saw a sharp increase over the past decade, making it the second most common cause of death among people aged 10–24, second only to deaths due to accidents.

A Website’s Soothing Power of Decreasing Suicidal Thoughts

May 02, 2019

The site exposes visitors to dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), a form of psychotherapy that combines behavioral science and Buddhist principles on mindfulness and acceptance

U.S Teen Suicides Spiked After the Release of ’13 Reasons Why’

May 01, 2019

According to a recent study, there is an estimate of 195 suicide deaths among 10 to 17-year-olds just 9 months after its release.

Same-Sex Marriage Approval Results In Fewer Teen Suicide Attempts

Feb 21, 2017

According to a new study, suicide attempt rate among teens have declined after the legalization of same-sex marriage. Last year the US Supreme Court made the same-sex marriage legal nationwide.

$14.7 Million Helps Launch Suicide Prevention Trial In Australia By 2016

Dec 02, 2015

Paul Ramsay Foundation gives Black Dog Institute $14.7 million to start a suicide prevention trial in Australia by 2016.

Suicide Rates Among Older Adults Are Rising

Mar 03, 2015

A new study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine has revealed that the suicide rate of older adults ranging in age between 40 and 64 in the United States has risen by approximately 40% since 1999.

Suicide Risk Greater for Children of Parents Who Attempted Suicide

Jan 01, 2015

New research published online in the journal JAMA Psychiatry has revealed that a child is more likely to attempt suicide if his or her parents have attempted suicide in the past. In fact, children with parents who have attempted suicide are five times more likely to attempt it themselves, compared to children with parents who haven't attempted suicide.