Instagram to alert parents when teens search for info on suicide
Starting next week, parents will get an alert if their teen repeatedly searches for certain terms related to self-harm or suicide in a short time span.
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Starting next week, parents will get an alert if their teen repeatedly searches for certain terms related to self-harm or suicide in a short time span.
Suicide impacts millions of people every year. That's why, during National Suicide Prevention Month, we remember the lives lost but also highlight the resources available in our community that can help.
The Pentagon expects to spend about $250 million on suicide prevention in 2025, the largest amount of funds the Defense Department has ever invested.
The increased suicide rates follow a two-year decrease from 2018 to 2020, according to the National Center for Health Statistics report.
The new white paper is the most comprehensive look at 988's data to date.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation is launching a new initiative, the Parents' Network, to support parents whose children have been victimized by harmful online content, from social media bullying to suicide ideation.
Michigan's suicide prevention hotline has some of the best response rates in the country, according to Vibrant Emotional Health.
The family of Grayson Murray said their son was loved and he is resting peacefully now.
The age group that saw the largest percentage increase in suicides last year was adults 65 years or older.
Mental health experts say the three-digit number has made help more accessible than before.
The parents of Annapolis High School student Selena Perez have hired an attorney to learn what administrators knew before their daughter committed suicide in May.
Experts believe the increases are a result of several factors, including social media, the COVID-19 pandemic and limited access to mental health services.
A little more than a year after a Marquette teen died by suicide, three Nigerian men have been charged for sexually extorting several young men and teenage boys in Michigan and across the country.
The lawyer for the families said the changes were made without notification, and without proper evidence.
The Washtenaw County Health Department released its suicide report on Thursday, showing a slight increase in suicides in 2021.
The CDC says findings from a 2021 survey underscore the urgency for families and schools to intervene in worsening mental health among teens.
When analyzed by race and ethnicity, non-Hispanic White people were the only group that saw age-adjusted suicide rates decline in 2021.
TikTok recommends self-harm and eating disorder content to some users within minutes of joining the platform, according to a new report published by the Center for Countering Digital Hate.
Sarah Klein Opens Up To Dr. Oz About The Suicide Of Her Former Olympic Gymnastics Team Coach John Geddert
Conrad Roy's suicide sparked a nationwide controversy, especially when his 17-year-old girlfriend Michelle Carter was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter and sentenced to serve 15-months in jail. It was discovered, through a series of text messages between the couple, that Michelle was urging and advising her 18-year-old boyfriend on ways to kill himself.
The shocking story that made headlines around the world: A betrayed wife secretly records her husband, then shoots his girlfriend before killing herself.
Air pollution may be associated with increased mental health disorders like anxiety and depression in children, a study has found.
Twelve-year-old Johnny Gosch was one of the first faces to be displayed on a milk carton after he went missing on his paper route. Today, Dr. Oz sits down with Johnny's mother as she opens up about what she believes happened to her son 37 years ago.
A Colorado 9-year-old ended his own life on Thursday, shortly after coming out as gay and being bullied at school, according to his mother, Leia Pierce.
A young woman has been given a new lease on life one year after becoming the youngest person to undergo a face transplant in the U.S.
Detroit police say one person is dead and another was injured on Wednesday after what they was the result of a propane heater fire.
His legacy lives on with those he helped find a path forward, just as he did.
Police in Shelby Township are cracking down on drivers who illegally pass stopped school buses.
The battle for Line 5 rages on as the Michigan Supreme Court hears arguments for two cases that could decide the future of the pipeline that runs underneath the Straits of Mackinac.
ShaWanna Gajewski is rebuilding her hometown of Inkster, Michigan, one house at a time.
Toll rates have been announced for crossing the soon-to-be-open Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit and Windsor.
The company says it has "no indication of ransomware or malware." Officials believe the incident is contained.
Detroit police say one person is dead and another was injured on Wednesday after what they was the result of a propane heater fire.
Dajanae Frazier's family says she was last seen walking away from her home in the 19400 block of Biltmore Street on March 3.
His legacy lives on with those he helped find a path forward, just as he did.
AAA says motorists are paying an average of $3.53 a gallon for regular unleaded gas in the United States.
For the first time in 15 years, Stellantis is not issuing a profit-sharing distribution to UAW-represented employees.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
A restaurant celebrating rock music in the era of the legendary band Kiss is set to open in Royal Oak.
Six Flags is selling off some of its North America amusement parks, including Michigan's Adventure in Muskegon.
Actor and filmmaker Bruce Campbell told fans that he is in treatment for cancer and will cancel some upcoming public appearances.
Faster Horses, a multi-day country music festival, will not return this summer to Michigan International Speedway.
Officers normally assigned to process Global Entry travelers had been reassigned to process other arriving travelers during the pause.
A string of tornadoes touched down in multiple states as severe weather stretched from Texas to Michigan.
Wright State wins the Horizon League title with a late rally and holds off Detroit Mercy, 66-63.
TSA officer call-out rates have climbed into double-digit percentages at some airports, including half the officers at Houston's Hobby Airport, straining screening operations and contributing to longer security lines.
A person with knowledge of the agreement says Detroit is adding running back Isiah Pacheco to replace David Montgomery after the Lions traded Jahmyr Gibbs' backup before free agency started.
A measles case has been confirmed in Washtenaw County, with health officials investigating when and where others may have been exposed in Southeast Michigan.
Michigan Medicine will drop thousands of Blue Cross Blue Shield members if a deal isn't reached.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Water testing has detected "low levels" of Legionella bacteria at two more Oakland County government buildings.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
Jalen Duren scored 26 points, Cade Cunningham had 21 points and 15 assists, and the Pistons hammered the Nets 138-100 on Tuesday night.
Wright State wins the Horizon League title with a late rally and holds off Detroit Mercy, 66-63.
The Pioneers will often practice or play games while fasting while observing the holiday, which runs through March 19.
The Detroit Lions are losing another player, this time it's wide receiver Kalif Raymond, who is reportedly heading to the Chicago Bears.
A person with knowledge of the agreement says Detroit is adding running back Isiah Pacheco to replace David Montgomery after the Lions traded Jahmyr Gibbs' backup before free agency started.
Rose talks about a new TV series being filmed in Detroit called "South West High," which revolves around a fictional high school in the Motor City.
As Women's History Month kicks off, Donna Murray-Brown, the new president and CEO of Inforum, appears on Michigan Matters.
Penske, a business and racing legend, turns 89 on Feb. 20 and is celebrating his 60th year in racing during 2026.
Claressa Shields talks about giving back to the community and her efforts to increase equity for women in sports.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
Washtenaw County, Michigan, is mourning the loss of a beloved difference maker dedicated to giving people a second chance.
Police in Shelby Township, Michigan, are cracking down on drivers who illegally pass stopped school buses. It's part of a new initiative called "Operation Safe Zone - Respect the Red, Protect our Kids."
The battle for Line 5 rages on as the Michigan Supreme Court hears arguments for two cases that could decide the future of the pipeline that runs underneath the Straits of Mackinac.
ShaWanna Gajewski is rebuilding her hometown of Inkster, Michigan, one house at a time.
From less than 15 seconds to a couple of minutes, that's how long it can take for an alert to be dispatched to warn people of danger like a tornado.