Suicide

Predicting and Preventing Suicide: Where Are We?

Kate H. Bentley, MA and Matthew K. Nock, PhD

Thursday, February 23, 2017 - 14:43

Suicide is one of the most devastating public health problems faced by society today. In the United States, suicide is the 10^th leading cause of death (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2015).

3 Things Your College Kid Must Know About Mental Health

Shane G. Owens

Monday, August 15, 2016 - 11:32

College is typically a challenging experience with some expected highs and lows. For some it is also the time during which common mental health problems start. Because of this, you have to talk to your kid about mental health before school starts.

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