News & Highlights

This section presents news and highlights from SPRC and the suicide prevention field. Use the filters on the left to find the following items:

  • Weekly Spark, SPRC’s online newsletter, containing brief news articles, research summaries, announcements, and funding opportunities. Subscribe to the Weekly Spark.
  • Director’s Corner, a monthly column by SPRC leadership and guest authors.
  • From the Field, innovative activities being implemented in states, communities, healthcare organizations, and other settings.

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Weekly Spark

New National Strategy for Suicide Prevention Reflects Today’s Challenges

July 26, 2024
The Pew Charitable Trusts A recent interview highlights what’s new about the 2024 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention (National Strategy),...
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Mental Health on College Campuses: Challenges and Solutions

June 21, 2024
U.S. News and World Report A recent survey found many college students struggle with their mental health but do not...
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Older Men Die by Suicide at Steep Rates. Here’s How the VA Is Trying to Change That

June 14, 2024
Los Angeles Times The Veterans Administration (VA) has taken a multi-pronged approach to addressing suicide among older men. Strategies include...
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Few Hospitals Follow Recommended Practices for Evidence-Based Suicide Care

April 19, 2024
The Pew Charitable Trusts According to a recent survey, hospitals can improve their suicide care by adopting more best practices...
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AI Is Turning Social Media Into the Next Frontier for Suicide Prevention

April 05, 2024
Time Magazine Artificial intelligence (AI) may be a promising tool for preventing suicide on social media. However, more research is...
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Black Trans, Nonbinary Youth Have Higher Suicide Risk Than Cisgender Queer Peers

March 29, 2024
Advocate A new research brief calls on all adults to help prevent suicide among Black LGBTQ+ youth by reducing their...
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“We Don't Want to Be First Place.” Wyoming Tries to Address High Gun Suicide Rates

March 15, 2024
NPR Wyoming is taking a comprehensive approach to addressing high suicide rates. Strategies include a locally staffed 988 crisis line,...
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Rising Latino Suicide Rates Worry Community Leaders

February 23, 2024
NBC News Advocates are calling for increased efforts to address suicide among Hispanic and Latino communities. In the past decade,...
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Nearly 50,000 Veterans Used Free Emergency Suicide Prevention in First Year of Program, VA Says

February 09, 2024
CBS News Nearly 50,000 veterans accessed free crisis care in the first year of a new policy from the Department...
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Americans on Medicare now get better access to mental health care. Here's how

February 02, 2024
WBUR People with the federal health insurance Medicare now have more access to mental health treatment. As of January 1,...
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CALIFORNIA: Suicide Prevention Net Beneath Golden Gate Bridge Completed, Say Officials

January 26, 2024
The Guardian Early this month, officials announced the completion of the Golden Gate Bridge suicide prevention net. This announcement comes...
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“It Allows Doctors to Be Human Beings”: Mass. Hospitals Will Stop Asking Clinicians About Past Mental Health and Addiction

January 19, 2024
WBUR Medical licensing forms in Massachusetts will no longer include questions about mental health and substance use history. This marks...
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Pilots Say They're Afraid to Seek Mental Health Care. The FAA Says It's Listening

January 12, 2024
NPR Federal regulators say they are taking steps to support pilots’ mental health. Last month, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)...
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A Look Back at News in 2023

January 05, 2024
Reading First-Hand Stories May Help Reduce Suicidal Thoughts I Don’t Wanna Be: Suicide Rates Are Rising among Young Black Men...