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AI chatbots fail to help users in mental health crisis
New research shows AI chatbots recognize when users are distressed but often fail to refer them to lifesaving resources like suicide hotlines.
TIME · 1m
Argentina's suicide crisis sparks urgent mental health debate
Argentina's youth suicide rates surge 57.6% since 2017, prompting protests and prevention efforts.
Malay Mail · 1m
Soldier's mission to save veterans from suicide
A NC Army veteran uses parachuting to help others after losing a friend to suicide.
6abc Philadelphia · 1m
Walk for the 22 Raises Veteran Suicide Awareness
Heroes Compass hosts a 2.2-mile walk on Sept 22 to honor 22 daily veteran suicides.
Valleynewslive · 1m
Parents and experts discuss suicide prevention after man's hanging
Parents and experts share child-friendly approaches to discussing suicide after a Black man's hanging in Upper Marlboro.
The Banner · 1m
Putney Pusher suspect's family blame Met police for death
Family says millionaire banker died by suicide after months of police pressure, police knew he was innocent.
Dailymail · 1m
Samhsa Funds Mental Health Expansion
U.s. health agency allocates $247.9m for addiction treatment and recovery services nationwide
Dallas Express · 1m
Two widows, one mission: changing sport's culture
Debbie Beard and Amanda Thorpe lost their husbands to suicide. Now they're fighting to make mental health support standard in sport.
BBC Sport · 3m
Free Dallas summit offers veterans mental health support
Dallas College hosts a day of mental health resources, VA claims help, and support services for North Texas veterans and families.
Dallas Express · 1m · 6 views
Harvard team predicts suicide attempts a week in advance
New research using real-time smartphone surveys predicted 75% of suicide attempts within seven days, offering hope for earlier intervention.
New York Post · 1m
Pollution may track with suicide risk
A review links some pollutants to higher suicide risk, but experts warn the evidence shows association, not cause.
the Guardian · 1m
ChatGPT's crisis feature is hard to find
OpenAI built a way for ChatGPT to alert someone you trust when you're in crisis, but almost nobody is told it exists.
NPR · 2m
Where North Texas turns when the crisis hits
September is Suicide Prevention Month, and North Texas has real numbers, real people and real events behind the hotline.
Dallas Express · 1m