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Study: 40% of suicidal kids make first attempt before high school

Suicidal thoughts and behaviors may begin in elementary or middle school, much younger than experts on child and adolescent suicide previously thought, a team of University of Washington researchers claimed.

In the Media by Elizabeth Cunningham Perkins

Op-Ed: Plight of the Internet bully and its struggle to be liked

First cousin to the Internet troll, the internet bully thrives by creating an arena of intimidation, all while overdosed in insecurity and emitting squeals like a little pig.

In the Media by Lynn Herrmann - 31 comments

Op-Ed: Councilman Joel Burns tells gay teens it gets better

Teenage suicide among young men who are teased and bullied for their sexual orientation is rising. On Tuesday last week a brave councilman in Fort Worth, Texas gave a moving speech about the crisis.

In the Media by KJ Mullins - 4 comments

13-Year-Old Teen Commits Suicide After Harassment on MySpace

Megan Meier hanged herself after being the victim of a cruel hoax. A fight with her best friend had the best friend's mom seek revenge. They set up a site on My Space, invented a fake boy, and had him start a relationship with Megan. It cost her her life.

In the Media by Pamela Jean - 12 comments

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Suicide rate rises for teen girls

Suicide rates among children are decreasing overall, but increasing among girls in Canada, a new study suggests.

Mariam Makhniashvili's death a suspected suicide

Toronto police say they believe Mariam Makhniashvili, the Toronto teen missing since September 2009, died following a fall from a "significant height."

Call to reduce suicide in young men

Call for more awareness of suicide in young men

Guitarist's death ruled a suicide

The death of rock guitarist Ronnie Montrose is ruled a suicide by a coroner in San Francisco.

Watch: 'Seinfeld' Actor Calls 911 After Suicide Attempt

'Seinfeld' Actor Calls 911 After Suicide Attempt