Miami top cop's life saved by wife during attempted suicide: lawyer

Miami-Dade Police Director Alfredo "Freddy" Ramirez's wife saved his life during a suicide attempt last month when she seized his arm, their lawyer said Monday in a statement.

Johnny Manziel says he attempted suicide after Browns cut him in 2016: reports

In an upcoming Netflix documentary, the former Texas A&M quarterback said he went on a "$5 million bender" before ultimately trying to take his own life.

1 year later, how is 988 mental health crisis hotline doing? Here's what you should know

It has been a year since a national three-digit number was launched for people in a mental health crisis, and officials say the service has helped many in its first year. Here's what you should know about 988, and how it's doing so far.

Georgia woman turns to brain-training smartphone app to try to boost her memory

Brain training smartphone apps are gaining popularity, as Americans try to find ways to stay mentally sharp as they age. Anita Hilbun found BrainHQ, an app she uses every morning to try to boost her cognitive skills.

Suicides and homicides among young people spiked early in pandemic, study says

Experts cited several potential reasons for the increases in suicides and homicides, including higher rates of depression, limited availability of mental health services, and the number of guns in homes.

Talking to kids about violence can be hard: One psychiatrist shares tips for parents

Talking to children about violence and tragedy is complicated. But, psychiatrist Dr. Suvrat Bhargave of the Center for Family Psychiatry in Tyrone, Georgia, shares some advice on how to talk to kids about hard things.

Mental health courts: How much can they help jail crisis?

Her baby appeared to be only a few months old. But for at least one day, his mother was going back to jail.

Surgeon general warns social media can have 'profound risk of harm' for kids

Could social media for kids be regulated next, like car seats and baby formula? The U.S. surgeon general is pushing policymakers to consider change in a new report on social media and youth mental health.

Town hall held to discuss 988 Lifeline impact in Georgia

Mental health problems continue to impact the lives of countless individuals, prompting Georgia to take proactive measures in providing support.

Clayton DA: 'We're drowning' in mental health criminal cases

Most people who suffer from a mental illness in this country never touch the criminal justice system. They lead productive lives.