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


Fabricated suicide letter from Nova survivor raises concerns

A suicide note supposedly from a Nova music festival survivor was revealed to be a fabrication, sparking outrage and concern among readers and survivors.

 Israelis visit the site of the Re'im music festival massacre, in southern Israel, May 15, 2024.

Jerusalem Cinematheque celebrates Robin Williams' legacy with special tribute series - opinion

The Jerusalem Cinematheque honors Robin Williams’ legacy with a month-long film series starting August 1. Catch classics like Aladdin and Good Will Hunting on the big screen.

 ROBIN WILLIAMS in ‘Good Morning, Vietnam.’

The tragic case of IDF soldier's suicide shows we must do more for our fighters - editorial

“We must act to make this case be the last of its kind.”

 Eliran Mizrachi seen in Israeli military uniform

IDF reservists who took own life after fighting in Gaza gets military burial

Mizrachi was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and took his own life last week after receiving a re-conscription order (Tzav 8).

 Sgt. Maj. (res.) Eliran Mizrahi's funeral at the Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem on June 13, 2024

Providing Hope: The Dolansky Research and Treatment Program for Suicide Prevention

The goal of this program is to identify novel targets for treatment, as well as to develop and implement new therapeutic approaches to reverse depression and prevent suicide.


Health Ministry searching for candidates for the position of Suicide Registrar

The data collected by the new registrar will help the healthcare system in Israel better monitor and respond to cases of suicide.

 Psychotrauma and Crisis Response Unit at the women's MCI drill, October 12, 2021.

EU regulator finds no link between weight-loss drugs and suicidal thoughts

EMA also analyzed about 170 other case reports on suspected adverse reactions registered with the EU's EudraVigilance database.

 EUROPEAN UNION flags flutter outside the EU Commission headquarters in Brussels.

West Bank city names street after self-immolating US soldier Aaron Bushnell

"[Bushnell] wanted to light a strong spark, to reignite our cause,” Mayor Abdul Karim Sidr told a small crowd gathered at the opening.

A man identified as US Air Force soldier Aaron Bushnell, 25, moments before setting himself on fire in front of the Israeli embassy in Washington, DC.

Israeli AI start-up Mitziti supports PTSD victims with new technology

Mitziti, a new Israeli AI start-up, attempts to combat the serious mental health crisis in Israel following October 7

Artificial intelligence (Ilustrative)

Praise of Bushnell's self-immolation puts US closer to suicide bombings - comment

Extremists are threatening to set the mentally vulnerable alight and normalize political violence in America.

 A man identified as US Air Force soldier Aaron Bushnell, 25, moments before setting himself on fire in front of the Israeli embassy in Washington, DC.