suicide risk

Environment
Health & Safety
National

He survived the water, but not the flood

5:00am September 17, 2024

Climate-driven flooding destroyed Tony Calhoun’s home in 2022. But as the water receded, his despair only grew. Now, his family hopes to bring attention to the mental health toll of extreme weather.

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Recent protests in Philadelphia and across the country have drawn young people. But for most of the pandemic, youth have been quarantined and away from their social circles, which could make depression and other mental illness worse.

Science
Health & Safety

Why Some Young People Fear Social Isolation More Than COVID-19

4:08pm July 04, 2020

by Yuki Noguchi

It's not that young adults aren't worried about the pandemic, psychologists say, but they are at far greater risk of dying by suicide. Finding ways beyond screens to foster social bonds is crucial.

A spike in texts and calls to crisis hotlines reflects Americans' growing anxiety about the coronavirus and its impact on their lives.

Health & Safety

Flood Of Calls And Texts To Crisis Hotlines Reflects Americans' Rising Anxiety

4:37pm May 04, 2020

by Yuki Noguchi

People are calling crisis hotlines in greater numbers, complaining of more complex struggles. What these lines are seeing offers a window into the emotional struggles Americans face.

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