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A Gun in the House Increases the Risk of Suicide

A Gun in the House Increases the Risk of Suicide

Sometimes safe storage isn't enough.

07.01.2025 20

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John Bateson

5 Steps Toward Ending Military Suicides

Military suicides keep increasing—but they don't have to.

18.11.2024 3

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John Bateson

It's Important to Talk About Suicide the Right Way

Using correct terminology for suicide reduces stigma.

12.11.2024 3

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Being Suicidal Doesn't Mean a Person Wants to Die

Thinking people who express suicidality want to die can lead to writing them off.

03.11.2024 1

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Are Most Suicides Impulsive?

Studies don't tell the whole story of whether most suicides are impulsive or planned.

28.10.2024 2

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It's Hard to Enjoy the Bridge Without Thinking About the Suicides

Personal Perspective: Not thinking about Golden Gate Bridge suicides is a luxury.

21.10.2024 3

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John Bateson