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The 5 Stages of Human Decomposition and How Long Each Stage Typically Lasts

Understanding the 5 stages of human decomposition helps explain what happens after death in a clear, factual way. For families, property owners, and professionals, this knowledge […]

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What Happens After a Suicide Death: A Timeline for the First 72 Hours

When a suicide death occurs, time can feel suspended while decisions arrive all at once. Law enforcement, medical professionals, and investigators may need to enter the […]

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Holiday Suicide Rates: Myth or Reality?

The relationship between suicide rates and the holiday season is a complex and debated topic. Contrary to popular belief, there is no clear evidence that suicide [...]

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Law Enforcement Suicide Statistics In America 2022

On June 16, 2020 the United States Congress enacted the Law Enforcement Suicide Data Collection Act to better understand the factors behind police officer suicides. These [...]

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Ways We Can Help Stop Veteran Suicide

In the United States, veterans are 1.5x more at risk of suicide than those that haven't served and this is the second leading cause of death [...]

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How Culture and Suicide Differs and Affects Different Countries

Suicide is not just an issue in the United States, it impacts people across all cultures and backgrounds. With an estimated successful suicide once every 11 [...]

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New Statistics Show Men Die By Suicide 4x More Than Women

Men are more likely to die by suicide than women, though clinical depression diagnoses occur at a much lower rate. There are various theories as to […]

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Suicide Awareness Month

In order to make real, tangible progress towards a cause, the public must first be made fully aware of the issue; awareness has always been at [...]

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