A new review of research from across sub-Saharan Africa found that inadequate access to food is linked to depression, suicide attempts, HIV vulnerabilities, and poorer sexual and reproductive health outcomes among adolescent mothers.

New research finds that people are far more likely to report suicidal ideation when they perceive their life to be getting worse relative to their own recent past, rather than because of their income, age or health status alone.

A recent study suggests that the built environment surrounding us — specifically, whether our community has accessible green space — may play a surprisingly powerful role in shaping suicide risk.

As Suicide Prevention Month brings renewed attention to ways to reduce suicide risk, new research from CU Anschutz examines how extreme risk protection orders (ERPOs), civil court orders that can temporarily restrict firearm access, are being used among service members and veterans in Colorado.

A highly focused, incisionless form of radiation therapy significantly reduced symptoms of major depression and thoughts of suicide among patients with severe, treatment-resistant psychiatric illness in a prospective observational study. Before treatment, 14 of 20 patients reported suicidal thoughts; afterward, just one did. 

A survey of college athletes found nearly 40% reported having suicidal thoughts during their lifetime. Some 86% also said the NCAA should require mental health and suicide prevention training for all athletes.

A new national study finds violence touches the lives of millions of Americans, with particularly high rates among women and people facing economic instability. Researchers found intimate partner violence has affected six in 10 women and nearly half of men, while recent violence was strongly associated with eviction, homelessness, mental health challenges and substance use. The first-of-its-kind national survey provides a new baseline for understanding who is most at risk and helping guide future violence prevention efforts.