Major US cities embrace mental health response with behavioral clinicians replacing police in 911 calls

Data gathered by The Associated Press show at least 14 of the 20 most populous U.S. cities are hosting or starting such programs, sometimes called civilian, alternative or non-police response teams.

Many Asian Americans may be falling through mental health gaps

Health surveys show Asian Americans are the ethnic group least likely to seek mental health support. One counselor worries too many young Asian Americans are falling through the cracks.

US suicide rate reached highest number ever last year

Experts caution that suicide is complicated, and that recent increases might be driven by higher rates of depression or limited availability of mental health services.

US suicides hit an all-time high last year

About 49,500 people took their own lives last year in the U.S., the highest number ever, according to new government data posted Thursday.

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.