In a new effort to highlight veterans’ mental health, the Senate has approved a resolution designating November 16, 2025, as National Warrior Call Day. Leaders hope this initiative will advance brain health efforts and improve electronic health record systems for veterans across the country.
Cedar Rapids witnessed a powerful display at Kirkwood Community College, where 1,100 flags were planted to symbolize the approximate number of college students lost to suicide each year. Organized by the student group Active Minds, the initiative aimed to generate critical conversations about mental health awareness and prevention.
Now available at UWM, this two-part hybrid training equips participants to identify distress signals, respond with confidence, and connect students to supportive resources. Designed for faculty and staff, the program aims to foster a safer, more supportive campus environment.
Two grieving parents are suing OpenAI, alleging that its ChatGPT software played a role in their 16-year-old son’s suicide by advising him on methods and drafting a note. The lawsuit raises questions about the responsibilities of AI developers and the potential effects of technology on vulnerable users.
Dorothy Hicks of Front Royal experienced a devastating tragedy when her son died by suicide. Determined to keep other families from enduring the same pain, she founded a nonprofit focused on suicide awareness. Her central message—“It can be anybody”—serves as a powerful reminder that no one is immune.
In response to recent suicide attempts, transportation officials are set to install signs on Portsmouth bridges displaying the 988 National Suicide Crisis Lifeline.
