Suicide

New claims allege Kurt Cobain’s death may have been homicide, police reaffirm stance - report

Independent researcher Michelle Wilkins said the team enlisted forensic specialist Brian Burnett, who, after reviewing materials, concluded the evidence indicated homicide. 

Kurt Cobain of Nirvana during the taping of MTV Unplugged at Sony Studios in New York City, 11/18/93. (Photo by )
 ‘INADEQUATE SLEEP raises the risk for numerous health conditions, including heart attacks, diabetes, obesity, and cancer, and too little sleep is also linked with an increased likelihood of developing mental disorders, such as anxiety, depression, and even suicidal tendencies.’

Three hundred Israelis took own life in 2025, some 7,000 attempted suicide, Health Ministry reveals

Joshua Boone.

My friend and IDF hero Josh Boone: May his memory be a blessing - opinion

Israel Police vehicles; illustrative.

Suspect sets police officers on fire during response to suicide call in Israel's North


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.