A nurse's death becomes a rallying cry for health workers' mental ... - NPR
WEBMar 31, 2022 · After nearly two years of grueling shifts treating COVID patients, a group of nurses lost one of their closest friends to suicide. They're determined not to let others fall through the cracks.
US health care workers face elevated risk of suicide, new study finds - CNN
WEBSep 26, 2023 · CNN — Compared with people who don’t work in the medical field, health care workers face an increased risk of suicide, especially registered nurses, health care support workers and health...
Whoopi Goldberg hits back at actor Zachary Levi after he suggests …
WEB1 day ago · "The View" co-host Whoopi Goldberg hit back at actor Zachary Levi on Tuesday after he suggested he may have committed "career suicide" by announcing his support for former President Trump.
Construction workers are dying by suicide at an alarming rate - NBC News
WEBAn estimated 6,000 construction workers by suicide in 2022, an increase from 2021, according to the most recent data available. That compares to around 1,000 who died from a construction...
Adele Says Becoming a Mom amid Fame Was Considered 'Career Suicide'
WEBDec 8, 2023 · Adele is opening up about becoming a mother at the peak of her career, praising herself for overcoming what she says could have been "career suicide." The Grammy winner, 35, attended The...
Suicide Rates by Industry and Occupation — National Vital...
WEBDec 14, 2023 · The suicide rate among the U.S. working-age population has increased approximately 33% during the last 2 decades. To guide suicide prevention strategies, CDC analyzed suicide deaths by industry and occupation in 49 states, using data from the 2021 National Vital Statistics System.
Suicide and Occupation | Stress at Work | CDC
WEBMar 15, 2024 · Key points. Suicide is death caused by injuring oneself with the intent to die and is a serious health problem. Job factors may impact someone's risk for suicide. Need help? Know someone who does? Contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Both are free and confidential. You'll be connected to a counselor in your area. Call 988.
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WEBSep 13, 2023 · There were 236 work-related suicides in 2021, down from 259 in 2020. Work-related suicides in these years were down from 307 in 2019, which was the highest number since the data series began in 2011. There were 229 work-related suicides in 2015, the lowest number over this 11-year period.
Suicide and Mental Health Challenges in the Construction Industry
WEBMay 30, 2024 · A new NAE Perspective by Sharareh “Sherri” Kermanshachi and Apurva Pamidimukkala discusses how suicide and mental health challenges are urgent problems in the construction industry.
Suicide Prevention Month: Support is within reach at the Academy
WEB14 hours ago · In 2022, 49,476 Americans died by suicide – that’s about 1 death every 11 minutes. For decades, the problem of suicide has grown worse – suicides now account for 25 percent of all active-duty military deaths and rates in the Air Force have risen even faster than other military branches. September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.