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


Israel needs more mental health services in English

There are no specific statistics or research on youth and adult Anglo suicide rates in Israel, but communities with large populations of English-speaking immigrants have been hard hit in recent years

Depression (illustrative)

Data shows a decrease in suicides since October 7

In an average year, over 500 Israelis – more men than women – commit suicide, and about 6,200 people – more women than men – attempt it.

 People gather and light candles to remember the victims who were murdered by Hamas militants at Dizengoff Square in Tel Aviv, October 17, 2023.

Hamas is using suicide bombers - IDF soldier

"Hamas is using women suicide bombers... against us," said one combat soldier • "You can't know where a Hamas 'surprise' will come from."

 Israeli soldiers operate in the Gaza Strip amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in this handout picture released on December 18, 2023.

Weight loss injections and suicide: Investigating the connection

Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee of European Medicines Agency and FDA investigating whether popular weight loss shots linked to increased risk of suicidal thoughts

 The FDA also began to investigate the mental effects of weight loss drugs

Girl shoots fellow pupil dead at Russian school before killing herself

A 14-year-old girl in Russia shot and killed a fellow student and wounded several others before killing herself.

Police officers work at the site of a reported drone attack in central Moscow, Russia July 24, 2023.

The Jews of Jonestown: Jewish members of Jim Jones's Peoples Temple cult

How did a group of Jews end up thousands of miles from their homes, only to die in one of the most infamous events of the 20th century?

 US ARMED Forces collect bodies from Jonestown.

Gov't reallocates funds from mental health org. to haredi groups

ERAN’s budget ‘cut significantly’ by Health Ministry even though the number of pleas for emotional first aid is skyrocketing.

Stress, illustrative

Parents be warned: ‘Blue Whale’ suicide game returns  

A 35-year-old man has been murdered in relation to the game, and experts are warning that parents should keep an eye on their kids' online activities.

 Illustrative image of a phone and charger.

Israeli students compete in hackathon to prevent suicide

Hackathons are an opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience tackling the kind of challenges they will face in their future careers.

 First-prize winners

Israel is headed towards self-inflicted ruin - opinion

Israel should take note of a cautionary tale from Africa.

 "No entry dictatorship" sign at Ben Gurion airport during the protests on July 11, 2023.