How Economic Despair Drives Workers to Their Deaths

By Tom Conway / Independent Media Institute Jan 16, 2020 More and more often, economic despair kills the have-nots. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Epstein May Have Gamed the System From Beyond the Grave

CURT ANDERSON / The Associated Press Aug 22, 2019 The will signed two days before his suicide puts $577 million in assets into a trust, a roadblock to sex-abuse accusers to recover damages. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

A Deadly Epidemic Is Hitting Trump Supporters the Hardest

Rajan Menon / TomDispatch Jun 19, 2019 White working class suicide rates are rising to epidemic proportions—with a helping hand from Donald Trump. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Sandy Hook and Parkland Grieve Once Again, Following Three Suicides

Ilana Novick Mar 25, 2019 The pain from mass shootings reverberates years later. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Mental Health Crisis Afflicting America’s Youth Is All Too Real

Jean Twenge / The Conversation Mar 15, 2019 Researchers have remained skeptical, but data indicate that teens face an epidemic of anguish that is nothing short of staggering. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Suicide Hits 50-Year Peak, Pushes Down U.S. Life Expectancy

MIKE STOBBE / The Associated Press Nov 29, 2018 One doctor at George Washington University attributes the spike to economic inequality and pervasive feelings of hopelessness. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

How ‘Suicidal’ Employee Could Steal Plane at Sea-Tac Airport Probed

RACHEL LA CORTE / The Associated Press Aug 11, 2018 The Horizon Air worker, who is believed to have been killed when the craft crashed, was "doing stunts in air" and other dangerous maneuvers. The turboprop went down on a small island in the Puget Sound after being chased by military jets. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Suicide Risk May Rise as Heat Increases

Tim Radford / Climate News Network Aug 1, 2018 High temperatures do more than raise tempers and stoke conflicts. They are also linked to depression, mental instability and a higher suicide risk. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The ‘Fight’ Phase of the Poor People’s Campaign Has Begun

Michael Nigro / Truthdig Jun 15, 2018 In the United States—the richest country in human history—the 140 million people who live on or below the poverty line are screaming for justice. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Frustrated AMA Adopts Sweeping Proposals to Cut Gun Violence

LINDSEY TANNER / The Associated Press Jun 12, 2018 The American Medical Association says gun violence is as menacing as a lethal infectious disease. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Rose McGowan Says Depression Caused Anthony Bourdain’s Death, Defends Asia Argento

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Jun 11, 2018 "Anthony would never have wanted Asia to be hurt, I’d like to think he would want us to have the collective conversation that needs to be had about depression," McGowan said in a statement. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Actor Verne Troyer of ‘Mini-Me’ Fame Is Dead at 49

ANDREW DALTON / The Associated Press Apr 21, 2018 No cause of death is given, but representatives for the tiny actor issue a statement that mentions depression and suicide. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )