Suicide

Defense in Lindsay Clancy case claims psychosis behind her killing her children

While Clancy admitted to killing her children, the defense has argued that due to postpartum psychosis and overmedication, she should not be held criminally responsible.

Lindsay Clancy listens in the coutroom during her murder trial at Plymouth Superior Court in Plymouth, Massachusetts, U.S., August 13, 2026.
Family and friends attend the funeral of Zehava Shaul, mother of fallen Israeli soldier Oron Shaul, at the Poria Illit Cemetery in northern Israel, July 26, 2026.

Remembering IDF soldiers who lost their lives to hidden wounds - opinion

Islamic Republic of Iran and the Middle East and Central Asia as seen on a vintage globe, November 14, 2024

Victim of child marriage in Iran dies of wounds after self-immolation, human rights groups claim

Participants waves French flags during a RN party event "La fete champetre" in Lievin, northern France on July 4, 2026.

France opens investigation into prime minister's office after employee suicides - report


IDF soldiers are battling mental health outside the army

SOCIAL AFFAIRS: Two IDF veterans killed themselves in a matter of a couple of days this week.

 AN AGITATED participant at this week’s Knesset lobby for aid to IDF veterans with PTSD.

Tragic incident: Footballer's violent attack on referee goes viral, leading to suicide

William Tapon's brutal attack on a referee during a soccer match in Argentina shocked the nation. The incident went viral, leading to arrest and a tragic end as Tapon took his own life.


UK probing Novo's Ozempic, weight-loss drug Saxenda over suicidal, self-harming thoughts

Between 2020 and July 6 this year, the MHRA received five reports of suspected adverse drug reactions involving semaglutide associated with "suicidal and self-injurious behavior."

 Boxes of Ozempic and Mounjaro, semaglutide and tirzepatide injection drugs used for treating type 2 diabetes and made by Novo Nordisk and Lilly, is seen at a Rock Canyon Pharmacy in Provo, Utah, US March 29, 2023.

Popular weight loss drugs could be worsen depression, suicidal thoughts

An investigation into the drugs comes after Iceland authorities reported at least three instances of the drug appearing to cause depression.

 Boxes of Ozempic and Mounjaro, semaglutide and tirzepatide injection drugs used for treating type 2 diabetes and made by Novo Nordisk and Lilly, is seen at a Rock Canyon Pharmacy in Provo, Utah, US March 29, 2023.

Judge dismisses lawsuit claiming Amazon sold 'suicide kits' to teenagers

US District Judge James Robart in Seattle on Tuesday rejected claims by the parents of Ethan McCarthy and Kristine Jónsson that Amazon was liable for negligence.

The logo of Amazon Prime Delivery is seen on the trailer of a truck outside the company logistics center in Lauwin-Planque, northern France, November 15, 2022.

Jewish woman killed by IDF had struggled with mental health since childhood

Sapir Livnat Green disguised herself as a terrorist in order to end her own life one year after losing her best friend, Tikva Saban to suicide.

 Sapir Livnat Green, who was killed by IDF soldiers on May 9, 2023 after disguising herself as a terrorist in order to end her own life.

Jewish woman killed by IDF after trying to shoot at West Bank checkpoint

The Jewish Israeli woman, initially reported as a terrorist, approached the crossing from the direction of the Israeli Beit Yatir settlement.

 General view of the illegal settlement of Beit Yatir on November 29, 2006

IDF soldier who died from suicide remembered in exhibition of his art

Lisa and Richard Isaacs speak to the ‘Magazine’ about the devastating loss of their 19-year-old son, an IDF special forces soldier who tragically took his own life – and the new exhibit of his art.

 GADI ISAACS with a dog encountered on Kibbutz Shoval, where he was visiting a friend who was on ‘mehina’ (pre-army course).

Suicides rise significantly during week of full Moon, according to US study

The word “lunatic” comes from the Latin luna – which means “moon.”

A super moon is pictured at the beginning of a total lunar eclipse above Rafah in southern Gaza Strip, on September 28, 2015.

Grapevine: Gallant-less toast

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi attend a Passover celebration on Tuesday April 4, 2023.