Virginia bans conversion therapy for LGBTQ minors
It became the 20th state in the country to outlaw the practice. March 4, 2020, 12:10 AM 4 min read Virginia became the 20th state in the country to outlaw…
NYPD creates new approach to prevent officer suicides
Officials say the new approach will make it easier for officers to seek help. February 18, 2020, 11:50 PM 5 min read The New York City Police Department has announced…
Two-century trend of Army suicide decrease during war reversed in past two decades
(Reuters Health) – While army suicides have historically decreased during wartime, that trend appears to have reversed in recent decades, a new study of U.S. records finds. Researchers poring over…
3 suicides in 1 week by sailors from aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush
The deaths by suicide of three sailors serving aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush last week have led the ship’s commanding officer to urge his crew to come…
New York judge orders ‘expedited’ review of sealed lawsuit related to Jeffrey Epstein
A New York City federal judge ordered an “expedited” private review of sealed files from an earlier lawsuit related to Jeffrey Epstein in response to a news organization’s effort to…
Restless legs syndrome linked with self-harm and suicide risk
(Reuters Health) – Having a diagnosis of restless legs syndrome may also signal an increased risk for self-harm, suicidal thoughts and suicide, a study based on U.S. insurance claims suggests.…
Jeffrey Epstein’s death ruled suicide by hanging, medical examiner says
New York City’s medical examiner ruled Jeffrey Epstein‘s death in a Manhattan jail cell suicide by hanging. Interested in Jeffrey Epstein Case? Add Jeffrey Epstein Case as an interest to…
‘We are hurting’: New York City police officer dies from apparent suicide, 9th this year
For the ninth time this year, a New York City police officer has died by suicide, two police officials confirmed to ABC News. Interested in NYPD? Add NYPD as an…
New York City police officer dies from apparent suicide, 8th this year
For the eighth time this year, a New York City police officer has died by suicide, two police officials confirmed to ABC News. Interested in NYPD? Add NYPD as an…
Jail protocols for checking on Jeffrey Epstein were not followed in hours before he died by suicide: Sources
Jail protocols requiring routine checks on the wellbeing of accused sex trafficker Jeffery Epstein appear to have not been followed in the hours before the millionaire was found hanging in…